Chapter 3, Problem 17RQ

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The molecules thatcan form micelles are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The micelle formation results when detergent or soap are dissolved into water.

Only polar molecules tend to form micelles because these molecules contain both hydrophobic (water repel) and hydrophilic (water lover) part, snown as amphipathic molecules, which form spherical shape micelle around the water molecule in order to clean dirt.