Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has the formula ${CH}_{3} - \left( {CH}_{2} \right)_{16} - {COO}^{-}K^{+}$ The molecular has a lyophobic end $\lbrack{CH}_{3}\rbrack$ and a lyophilic end ${COO}^{-}K^{+}.$ Potassium stearate is an example for

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Potassium stearate is an example of associated colloid or micelle.

Q. Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has the formula ${CH}_{3} - \left( {CH}_{2} \right)_{16} - {COO}^{-}K^{+}$ The molecular has a lyophobic end $\lbrack{CH}_{3}\rbrack$ and a lyophilic end ${COO}^{-}K^{+}.$ Potassium stearate is an example for

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