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detergents.
5. What is a Micelle? Will there be a formation of micelles if the solvent is
ethanol instead of water?
6. What happens when we try to use soap for cleaning purposes in hard water?
Explain giving reasons.
7. Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a
micelle be formed in other solvents like ethanol also?
8. Explain the cleansing properties of soap with the help of suitable diagrams.
Diagrams of 1. Micelle 2. Soap molecule to be drawn.
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