Question

How are Micelles formed? Discuss the mechanism also.

Answer 1

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Micelles are lipid molecules that arrange themselves in a spherical form in aqueous solutions. The formation of a micelle is a response to the amphipathic nature of fatty acids, meaning that they contain both hydrophilic regions (polar head groups) as well as hydrophobic regions (the long hydrophobic chain).

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Answer 2

Micelles are formed by association of such molecule sin which both lyophilic and lyophobic parts are present . Such molecules are called surface active molecules .Example :Hydrocarbon chain in soap, sodium stearate C17 H35 COONa is lyophobic hydrophobic while - COONa is lyophilic or hydrophilic..The hydrocarbon tails are in the interior of the micelle and COO ions the surface . The grease stain absorbed in to the interior of the micelle which behaves like liquid hydrocarbon . As the strain is detached from the fabric , the dirt particles sticking to the strain are aslo removed.