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Chemicals that are added to food to prevent its spoilage caused by microbial growth are called:

Answer: Food preservatives.

  • A Artificial sweeteners
  • B Edible colours
  • C Antioxidants for rubber
  • D Food preservatives

Correct answer: D. Food preservatives

Explanation: Food preservatives are substances added to food to prevent spoilage caused by microbial growth.

Micelle Formation: How Soap Removes Greasegrease / oilhydrophobic tail (in oil) - hydrophilic head (in water, blue circles)

The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.

Concept context

Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.

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