• Question: how does soap actually clean things on a molecular level

    Asked by SakinahM to Paul T, hannahbaird, Diane, bethandavies on 24 Nov 2025.
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      Bethan Davies answered on 24 Nov 2025:

      I think it is to do with using molecules with a water loving or hydrophilic head and oil loving or hydrophobic tail. This works to trap whatever you are trying to remove from a surface

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