Chemical Properties of Soap Molecules
Which of the following best explains why soap is effective at removing grease?
A
Soap molecules chemically react with fats to break down large lipid droplets.
B
The entire soap molecule is nonpolar, allowing it to break apart lipid droplets.
C
Soap acts as a chemical signaling molecule that induces the breakdown of lipids.
D
Soap molecules are amphipathic, containing a polar region that dissolves in water and a nonpolar region that dissolves in lipids.
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