Thursday, May 31, 2012

It's a Wash: The Chemistry of Soap -- Chemistry Now

You are subscribed to Images and Video for National Science Foundation Update. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

05/31/2012 04:05 AM EDT

Hands in soapy water

It's a Wash: The Chemistry of Soap This video explains how soaps and detergents--surfactants--work to break up grease and dirt on soiled surfaces, by breaking water's surface tension and suspending dirt and oil particles in water so everything can be wiped away.

This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.


This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111 Powered by GovDelivery

No comments:

Post a Comment