water and soap are attracted to each other by what type of interaction?

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water and soap are attracted to each other by what type of interaction?

2007-01-17 08:48:39 · 4 answers · asked by linifer74 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The carboxylate end of the soap molecule is attracted to water. It is called the hydrophilic (water-loving) end. The hydrocarbon chain is attracted to oil and grease and repelled by water. It is known as the hydrophobic (water-hating) end. I believe the process is called solubility.

2007-01-17 08:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by jude7265 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Water is sexually attracted to Soap!! The answer is "sexual"

2007-01-17 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Hygiene?

2007-01-17 16:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by sdarp1322 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ionic bonds.

2007-01-17 16:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋