Question

Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Big molecules of oil and soap break by rubbing into small emulsified oil droplets in water, which are washed away by stream of water. The soap molecules which form micelles assist in dissolving the dirt in water, thus, we can wash our clothes.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The cloths become oily due to perspiration and organic matter dispersed in the atmosphere. Now the dust particles stick to oil drops in the clothes and it becomes dirty. To wash these dirty clothes, they are dipped in water and soap is applied. when soap is mixed with water, it dissociates to give carboxylate ions or sulphonate ions and the cations. The molecules of soap form a cluster called micelle.

Explanation:

Now the hydrocarbon end of the soap molecule in the micelle attach to the oil or grease particles present on the surface of dirty cloth. Thus, the micelle entraps the oil particles and the ionic ends remain in water.