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प्रश्न
What is the basic principle behind the cleansing action of soap?
पर्याय
Acid-Base neutralisation
Emulsification
Oxidation
Precipitation
MCQ
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उत्तर
Emulsification
Explanation:
A soap molecule has two parts, a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-hating/oil-loving) tail. When soap is applied, the hydrophobic tails surround the oily dirt, while the hydrophilic heads face outward towards water. This forms a structure called a micelle, which traps the dirt inside and allows it to be washed away with water, this process is called emulsification.
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