Water does not easily remove grease from dishes or hands, because grease is nonpolar and
Chapter 10, Problem 90(choose chapter or problem)
Water does not easily remove grease from dishes or hands, because grease is nonpolar and water is polar. The addition of soap to water, however, allows the grease to dissolve. Study the structure of sodium stearate (a soap) and describe how it works.
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