What Happens When Oil Is Added to a Soap Solution

question 48

Multiple Choice

What happens when oil is added to a soap solution?

• A) Oil adsorbs on the outer surface of the soap micelles.
• B) Oil dissolves in the nonpolar hydrocarbon inner parts of the soap micelles.
• C) Both of these are correct.
• D) Neither of these is correct.

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