Cleansing agents - Effects of soap in an alkaline cleansing agent

3 important questions on Cleansing agents - Effects of soap in an alkaline cleansing agent

Where does a soap molecule consist of?

hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head

How will the solution of water and soap remove the greasy stain?

The tails of the soap molecules will penetrate the fat. The sphere of fatty substance is surrounded by soap molecules. The outside of this sphere is formed by the hydrophilic heads of the soap molecules. The sphere with fatty substance is hidden in it, is soluble in water.

Where was (and is) natural soap made from?

oils, and fats such as soyabean oil and coconut fat

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