Explain the cleansing action of soaps. - Vidyadip

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Explain the cleansing action of soaps.

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Soap molecules form micelle around the oil droplet or dirt in such a way that hydrophobic part interacts with the oil droplet and hydrophilic part projects out. Micelles can be washed away on rinsing with water. Thus soap helps in emulsification and washing away of oil and fats.

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