Soap helps to separate dirt from the skin by forming micelles, making the dirt water-soluble.
Why does dirt come off easily when washing hands with soap?
Asked in Paper I 5 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Viscosity and Surface Tension)
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Answer: A. soap helps separate dirt from the surface
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