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Soaps feel slippery on our hands because they dissolve the oil on our skin, decreasing friction.This is because soap contains
a neutral molecule.
a salt molecule.
an acid.
a base.
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a salt molecule.
Soaps are typically sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids. The ionic (salt) head is water‑soluble while the hydrocarbon tail dissolves oils, forming micelles that emulsify and remove oils and make the skin feel slippery.
Soaps are typically sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids. The ionic (salt) head is water‑soluble while the hydrocarbon tail dissolves oils, forming micelles that emulsify and remove oils and make the skin feel slippery.
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