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olga nikolaevna [1]
2 years ago
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28. What is a surfactant? Explain how it works.

Chemistry
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lidiya [134]2 years ago
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  • surfactant, also called surface-active agent, substance such as a detergent that, when added to a liquid, reduces its surface tension, thereby increasing its spreading and wetting properties.
  • In the dyeing of textiles, surfactants help the dye penetrate the fabric evenly.
  • They are used to disperse aqueous suspensions of insoluble dyes and perfumes.
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