Soaps and Detergents

Cleansing Action of Soap

When soap is added to water, the soap molecules uniquely orient themselves to form spherical shape micelles.

 The agitation or scrubbing of the fabric helps the micelles to carry the oil or dirt particles and detach them from the fibres of the fabric.

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1. Bonding in Carbon
2. Nature of Carbon Compounds
3. Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds
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