Amphiphilic species like CH3(CH2)10COO– can aggregate into micelles in water, as depicted schematica — Thermodynamics Chemistry Question
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Amphiphilic species like CH3(CH2)10COO– can aggregate into micelles in water, as depicted schematically below. ΔS for micelle formation is positive. Which best explains why?
A.✓ Correct
Amphiphilic compounds are solvated by an ordered layer of water molecules.
B.
Micelle formation involves converting many independent amphiphilic compounds into a single large micelle.
C.
Water molecules are trapped in the hydrophobic interior of micelles.
D.
Water molecules form ordered structures around the exterior of micelles.
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