2007-10-28 15:51:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Soap products act as a link between the grease molecules and the water molecules dragging them into solution together. Grease and water do not attract each other.
2007-10-28 17:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The detergents in dish soap act as a surfactant and decrease the surface tension of water and allow you to clean more effectively. To demonstrate, watch what happens to the oil sitting on the surface of water in a greasy water filled pot when you add a few drops of dish soap. You could probably add some food coloring before hand for added effect.
2007-10-28 16:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by thepaleobotanist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if the water is very hot and under a lot of pressure; however, soap will form an emusion to surround and assist in removing the grease.
2007-10-28 16:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by oldsalt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because life is hard so no you can't just run Thanksgiving dishes under the tap and hope to get a good nights sleep b4 black friday. it may seem lk that but it's just that there's particals in the grease which make it hard for the water molicules to brake it down. but life being hard as alot to do with it.
2007-10-28 17:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water and grease don't mix. When you use soap it breaks down the grease so the water can wash it away.
2007-10-28 16:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by bayshorebabydoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the soap don't' do it for you you can use vinegar. You just need something to cut the grease, but your first answer is correct
2007-10-28 16:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because water is neutral and cannot break down the acidic grease
2007-11-01 14:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by adamhill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋