What makes soap work against bacteria?
  • 1. What is the primary component of soap?
A) Sugars
B) Fatty acids
C) Proteins
D) Minerals
  • 2. How does soap work to remove bacteria?
A) Increasing temperature
B) Absorbing water
C) Disrupting cell membranes
D) Tightening cell walls
  • 3. Why is soap better than plain water for cleaning?
A) It is more acidic
B) It smells better
C) It removes oil and grease
D) It sterilizes surfaces
  • 4. What types of bacteria does soap effectively remove?
A) Only gram-negative
B) Both gram-positive and gram-negative
C) None
D) Only gram-positive
  • 5. What is the minimum washing duration recommended for effectiveness?
A) 20 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 10 seconds
D) 5 seconds
  • 6. What happens to soap molecules in water?
A) They form micelles
B) They solidify
C) They evaporate
D) They precipitate
  • 7. How does soap impact the environmental surface tension?
A) Increases it
B) Reduces it
C) Has no impact
D) Makes it sticky
  • 8. Why is it important to rinse with water after using soap?
A) To dilute the soap
B) To remove the soap and trapped germs
C) To cool down
D) To activate the soap
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