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when applied to a dish, soap makes grease soluble in water. which explanation correctly supports the role of intermolecular forces in this common observation?

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The non-polar end of a soap molecule attaches itself to grease.

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It was right on the quiz.

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This is possible because of the emulsifying properties present in soap. This property is caused by the hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end of a soap molecule. Grease is able to be dissolved in the water because it is attracted to the hydrophobic end of the soap molecule.
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