A Micelle is a Structure Which

Question

A micelle is a structure which
A) aggregates with other micelles in water.
B) has its polar groups on the outside and non-polar groups on the inside when in water.
C) explains how soaps and detergents work.
D) has its polar groups on the outside and non-polar groups on the inside when in water and explains how soaps and detergents work.
E) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

A micelle has its polar groups on the outside and non-polar groups on the inside when in water, and this is what allows it to act as a surfactant, explaining how soaps and detergents work. Additionally, micelles can aggregate with other micelles to increase their effectiveness.