Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Soap has a long chain of hydrocarbons and a short chain of ionic parts.
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Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Assertion: Soap has good cleansing action.
Reason: Soap has a short chain of hydrocarbons which acts as hydrophobic and a long ionic part which acts as hydrophilic.
To determine whether the given assertion and reason are true or false, we need to analyze each statement separately and then evaluate their relationship.
Explanation:
1. Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Nature of Soap:
- Soap molecules have two distinct parts: a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail and a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head.
- The hydrophobic tail of soap is made up of a short chain of hydrocarbons, which are nonpolar and repel water.
- The hydrophilic head of soap contains an ionic group, such as a carboxylate or sulfate group, which is polar and attracts water.
2. Cleansing Action of Soap:
- Soap molecules arrange themselves in such a way that the hydrophobic tails face inward, forming a micelle, while the hydrophilic heads face outward, interacting with water.
- When soap is added to water, the hydrophobic tails of soap molecules cluster together, encapsulating dirt, oil, and other nonpolar substances in the center of the micelle.
- The hydrophilic heads of soap molecules interact with the water molecules, allowing the micelles to be easily rinsed away.
- This process allows soap to effectively remove dirt, oil, and grease from surfaces and skin.
Evaluation:
- The assertion that "Soap has good cleansing action" is true, as explained by the process of micelle formation and the ability of soap to remove nonpolar substances.
- The reason given for the assertion, "Soap has a short chain of hydrocarbons which acts as hydrophobic and a long ionic part which acts as hydrophilic," is also true, as soap molecules do have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic components.
Conclusion:
Based on the evaluation, the correct option is "Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false." The reason provided does not correctly explain the assertion, as it only describes the nature of soap molecules rather than the mechanism of their cleansing action.
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