Question

why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a Michelle be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also

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Answer 1

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Micelle formation takes place when soap is added to water. ... A soap molecule has a long chain of an alkyl group, which is hydrophobic and SO4- Na+, which is hydrophilic. Since SO4- Na+ is the acid head of the soap and is capable of ionic reactions, it dissolves in water whereas the carbon chain dissolves in oil.

No, micelle formation does not take place in ethanol because the alkyl chain of soap becomes soluble in alcohol. Micelles can be formed only around suspended molecules of oil in a mixture. Ethanol is a very good solvent and it can even dissolve oil to form a clear solution.

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Answer 2

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