Higher: Chemistry: describe the hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule

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describe the hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule

Marilyn Bob-Manuel 3ekt · Accepted Answer

the long, non polar covalent hydrocarbon chain on the fatty acid gives rise to the hydrophobic part of the soap
this part of the soap is soluble in non polar compounds such as oil and grease (like dissolves like)

Higher: Chemistry

Describe the hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule

The long, non polar covalent hydrocarbon chain on the fatty acid gives rise to the hydrophobic part of the soap this part of the soap is soluble in non polar compounds such as oil and grease (like dissolves like)

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