WONDER #1921: How Does Soap Make You Clean?

Question 1 of 3

When your hands are dirty, it’s usually because what has attracted dirt particles?

1. skin cells
2. oils
3. salts
4. lotions

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following words describes something that repels water?

1. hydrophilic
2. aquapelic
3. hydrophobic
4. agoraphobic

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following would you NOT find at the end of a soap molecule?

1. sodium
2. potassium
3. hydrocarbon
4. oxygen

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