Question

How cloth is cleaned with the help of detergents?

Answer 1

Action of Detergents - When detergent is dissolved in water it forms a colloidal solution. The detergent molecules of this solution unite together in the form of bunches to form micelle. In the middle, the detergents molecules are arranged in such a manner that the hydrocarbon end is towards the centre and the ionic part is outside. The grease or only particles of dirty clothes get attached to the hydrocarbon end of the detergents. Thus the dirt particles get stuck. On rinsing with water, these particles come outside and the cloth becomes clean.