Fatty Acids in Soap Have a Polar End and a Nonpolar

question 38

Multiple Choice

Fatty acids in soap have a polar end and a nonpolar end. Which of the following best describes these molecules?

• A) Amphipathic
• B) Hydrophilic
• C) Hydrophobic
• D) Charged

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