Examine the following figure. What does the image represent?
A) an oil molecule surrounded by bubbles
B) a water-soluble salt
C) a soap micelle with a dissolved oil droplet
D) none of these

Question

Examine the following figure.  What does the image represent?
A) an oil molecule surrounded by bubbles 
B) a water-soluble salt 
C) a soap micelle with a dissolved oil droplet 
D) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image shows a soap micelle with a dissolved oil droplet. The hydrophobic tail of the soap molecule is attracted to the oil droplet, while the hydrophilic head is facing outward and interacting with the surrounding water molecules to form a micelle.

Examine the Following Figure