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which statement about surfactant molecules is correct
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Surfactant molecules are amphiphilic, meaning they contain both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) components. This unique structure allows them to reduce the surface tension of water, making them essential for various applications including detergents, emulsifiers in food and cosmetics, and in medical treatments, such as in the respiratory therapy for newborns to assist in lung function. The hydrophilic head of the molecule is attracted to water, while the hydrophobic tail seeks to avoid it, leading to the formation of micelles when a critical concentration is reached in solution. This enables the surfactant molecules to solubilize oily substances in water, effectively cleaning surfaces or allowing oil and water to mix.
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