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Which of the following best describes Micelle?

A

A tadpole shaped fatty acid.

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A cluster of soap molecules surrounding the dirt particle.

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Soap molecules in clean water.

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Drops of oil or dirt that surrounds the molecule.

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Solution

The correct option is B
A cluster of soap molecules surrounding the dirt particle.

Micelle is the formation of cluster of soap molecules surrounding the dirt particle.

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