Question

Write the difference between soaps and detergents. Explain the formation of micelle in brief.

Answer 1

Answer:

The difference between a soap and detergent is basically in its chemical composition. Soaps are composed of sodium or potassium salts of long chain carboxylic acids whereas detergents are composed of salts of long chain sulphates and sulphonates. ... However the use of soap or detergent helps in the removal of these dirt.

When soap molecules are present in water, the molecules arrange themselves in the form of a cluster in such a manner that their hydrophobic ends are away from the water molecules and their hydrophilic or ionic ends are towards the water molecules.

Answer 2

Answer:

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