Which Statement Explains the Cleaning Action of Soap on Greasy

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains the cleaning action of soap on greasy dishes?

• A)The soap changes the water-solubility of the grease so that it is easily dissolved by the water.
• B)The grease is trapped inside the hydrophobic interior of micelles made of soap molecules.
• C)The soap chemically breaks down the grease into smaller,more water-soluble molecules.
• D)The soap hydrates the grease with its polar head groups and holds it in suspension.

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