Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
854 views
in Chemistry by (66.1k points)

What are micelles? Why does it form when soap is added to water? Will a micelle be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also? State briefly how the formation of micelles help to clean the clothes having oily spots.

1 Answer

+1 vote
by (58.2k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

Micelles: When molecular ions in soaps and detergents aggregate, they form micelles. It is formed because soap has hydrophobic part. Water can attract hydrophilic part but not hydrophobic part. 

No, micelle will not be formed in ethanol, as soap will dissolve in ethanol. Micelles trap (attract) dirt, grease, oily spot, etc. which is washed away by water.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...