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Uw umuus 28 of 33 > Part B Soaps form micelles and when added to water can be used to remove dirt or grease from surfaces. The dirt or grease molecules get trapped inside the micelle and can be easily washed away using water. Micelles Water Which of the following statements are correct concerning the use of soap to remove dirt or grease from an object? Check all that apply. View Available Hint(s) The core of a micelle is formed by hydrocarbon chains. The hydrocarbon chain is attracted to the water molecules. The hydrophobic end of the soap attracts the water molecules surrounding The carboxylate end of a soap particle interacts with the water molecule. Soaps are molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups. The dirt particles are nonpolar and are attracted to the hydrocarbon tail of the fatty acid molecule. Submit

Answer 1

The correct statements concerning the use of soap to remove dirt or grease from an object are,

• The core of the micelle is formed by hydrocarbon chains.
• The carboxylate end of a soap attracts the water molecules surrounding it.
• Soaps are molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups.
• The dirt particles are nonpolar and are attracted to the hydrocarbon tail of the fatty acid molecule.