Chapter 21, Problem 35P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Anionic and cationic surfactants should be defined.

Concept introduction:

Surfactant are organic molecules which are amphiphilic in nature means they contain both hydrophobic (tails) groups as well as hydrophilic groups (head). In aqueous solution the head groups remain in solution whereas the tails may extent out of the aqueous phase.