How does soap help in cleaning greasy clothes?
It forms micelles that trap grease and wash it away
A soap molecule has a long hydrocarbon tail (hydrophobic, attracted to oil) and an ionic head (hydrophilic, attracted to water).
In water, the tails dissolve in the grease and the heads face outward, forming spherical clusters called micelles with the grease trapped inside.
The micelles stay suspended in water and are rinsed away, carrying the dirt with them.
Hence, it forms micelles that trap grease and wash it away.
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