Question
The soap molecule has a:
  1. Hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.
  2. Hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail.
  3. Hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail.
  4. Hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail.

Answer

  1. Hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.

Explanation:

The soap molecule has a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.

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