Surfactants (surface-acting agents) are compounds that lower the surface tension of a liquid, increasing the contact between the liquid and another substance. They enable the cleaning solution to wet the surface to be cleaned. They loosen and remove soil, usually with the aid of mechanical action. The charge on the active portion of the surfactant decides whether it is anionic, cationic, nonicnic, or amphoteric Classify the following surfactants as anionic, nonionic, cationic, or amphoteric Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins. View Available Hint(s) used when less suds are desired or in hand wale automatic dishwasher detergents negative charge on the active part und when savtiration priortured, as in cleaners for the food industry Anionic surfactant no electrical charge Nonionic surfactant both positive and negative charge used when a mild cleaner is desired, as in baby shampoos Cationic surfactant Roset used in detergents where lots of suds are desired, such hand dahwashing qui positive charge on the active part Amphoteric surfactant Help