Draw the diagram showing micelle formation by the following detergent.
$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3^-Na^{+}$

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Sodium lauryl sulphate,$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3Na$,is an example of an anionic detergent.
When added to water,it dissociates as follows:
$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3Na + H_2O \longrightarrow CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3^- + Na^+ + H_2O$
These anions are present on the surface with their $-OSO_3^-$ groups in water and the hydrocarbon part staying away from it,remaining at the surface.
At higher concentration,these anions are pulled into the bulk of the solution and form an aggregate of spherical shape with their hydrocarbon part pointing towards the centre and the $-OSO_3^-$ part outwards on the surface of the sphere.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Lyophilic colloids do not possess which of the following properties?

Which of the following ions will have the minimum coagulating value for the sol obtained by adding $FeCl_3$ solution to a slight excess of $NaOH$?

What are micelles? Give an example of a micellar system.

Difficult
View Solution

The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when $FeCl_3$ is added to excess of hot water is:

The colloidal solution of $Fe(OH)_3$ in water is a .......

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo