explain the cleaning action of soap with the help of the ...
The cleaning action of soap occurs when oil and grease are absorbed into the hydrophobic centers of soap micelles and are washed away. fig 7.10 - Cleansing action of soap. Sodium lauryl sulphate is a synthetic detergent present in laundry soaps, toothpastes and shampoos. The formula of sodium lauryl sulphate is CH 3 (CH 2 ) 1 1 SO 4-Na + .