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why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water ? |
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Answer» Micelle formation will not be possible in solvents like ethanol in which sodium salt of fatty acids do not dissolve. Because soap consists of two parts: Polar hydrophyilic end which dissolves in hydrocarbons. When soap is added to water, the polar hydrophilic end of soap dissolves in water while the carbon chain (nin-polar hydrophobic end) dissolves in oil. The soap molecules thus form structure called micelles. |
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