What is a soap? Name one soap.

48 What is saponification? Write the chemical equation of the reaction involved in this process. Name all the substances which take part in this process and also those which are formed. 48 Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a micelle be formed in other solvents like ethanol also? 49 Describe the structure of a soap molecule with the help of a diagram. 49 Explain the cleansing action of soap. Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.