Question

Describe two uses of surfactants

Answer 1

if its on edge this is what it provides!

- Surfactants are used to help improve gas exchange in the lungs of premature infants.

- Surfactants are used to prevent salad dressings from separating.

- Pulmonary surfactants reduce the surface tension of the gas exchange surfaces in the lungs, allowing gases to diffuse more easily.

- Surfactants help the water molecules and oil molecules in salad dressings interact and mix.

Make sure to change up the answer a bit!

Answer 2

Hi there, kiddo!
There are actually more than two ways.
I’ll list what I know and you can choose which ones best fit your question.

Surfactants may act as:
-detergents,
- wetting agents,
-emulsifiers,
-foaming agents,
-and also dispersants.

I hope this was enough information to fully answer your question. Happy studying!
~Brooke❤️