a. A detergent molecule may be represented by the following simplified diagram. Use this representation of a

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a. A detergent molecule may be represented by the following simplified diagram.


Use this representation of a detergent molecule in a series of labelled diagrams to show how detergents can remove grease from a piece of greasy cloth.

b. Explain why detergents do not form a scum with hard water, whereas soaps do.

c. The modern detergents are biodegradable.

(i) Explain what this statement means.

(ii) Why is it necessary for detergents to be biodegradable?

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781444176445

3rd Edition

Authors: Bryan Earl, Doug Wilford

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