Question

What are micelles and what are the differing properties of the two ends in soap molecules

Answer 1

The soap molecule has two different ends, one that is hydrophilic (polar head) that binds with water and the other that is hydrophobic (non-polar hydrocarbon tail) that binds with grease and oil. When greasy dirt or oil is mixed with soapy water, the soap molecules arrange themselves into tiny clusters called micelles.