Soap has a polar head and nonpolar tail.Thus, soap is ________.
A) ambivalent
B) ambidextrous
C) amphoteric
D) amphibious
E) ambiguous

Name: Soap has a polar head and nonpolar tail.Thus, soap is ________. A) ambivalent B) ambidextrous C) amphoteric D) amphibious E) ambiguous
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Soap molecules are amphoteric, meaning they contain both a polar (hydrophilic) head and a nonpolar (hydrophobic) tail, allowing them to interact with both water and oils/fats.

Soap Has a Polar Head and Nonpolar Tail