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Why is soap able to break down oils and fats?
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Why is soap able to break down oils and fats?

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When you build up a soapy lather, the molecules help lift the dirt, oil and germs from your skin

Step-by-step explanation:

Soap molecules have one end that bonds with water and the other end that bonds with oils and fats .

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