In This Scenario, How Are the Soap, Dirt/oil, and Water

question 75

Multiple Choice

In this scenario, how are the soap, dirt/oil, and water arranged at the molecular level?

• A) Water and dirt/oil form covalent bonds inside a small droplet that has a soap- based outer membrane.
• B) The soap molecules encase the dirt/oil within a small droplet that has a hydrophilic exterior and a hydrophobic interior.
• C) The soap is converted into a lipid that binds to the dirt/oil while repelling the water.
• D) The soap molecules encase the dirt/oil within a small droplet that has a hydrophobic exterior and a hydrophilic interior.

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