Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134168296
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1AC
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The chemical structures, which must be present in soaps and detergents.
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Soaps and detergents help in cleaning. They act by dispersing the fats and oils in water so that they can be washed away. The chemical structure of soaps and detergents is responsible for this cleansing action.
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