At the critical micelle concentration, the surfactant molecules:

Question

At the critical micelle concentration, the surfactant molecules: (A) Associate (B) Dissociate (C) Decompose (D) Become completely soluble

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The micelles are formed by the association of dispersed particles above a certain concentration which is known as critical micelle concentration. Above CMC , the surfactant molecules associate to form a larger aggregate.

Q. At the critical micelle concentration, the surfactant molecules:

Associate

Dissociate

Decompose

Become completely soluble

The micelles are formed by the association of dispersed particles above a certain concentration which is known as critical micelle concentration. Above CMC , the surfactant molecules associate to form a larger aggregate.