When applied to a dish, soap makes grease soluble in water. Which explanation correctly supports the role of intermolecular forces in this common observation?

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E J Chathuranga · Answer 1 · 2017-09-21T01:49:54+0000

When applied to a dish, soap makes grease soluble in water, why is this the case? The answer to this summed up question is because of emulsifying properties in soap. This property is caused by the hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end of a soap molecule. Grease is able to be dissolved in the water because it is attracted to the hydrophobic end of the soap molecule.

When applied to a dish, soap makes grease soluble in water. Which explanation correctly supports the role of intermolecular forces in this common observation?

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