The hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of a surfactant is a measure of its:
Critical micelle concentration
Krafft temperature
Charge density of the hydrophilic head
Affinity for both water and oil
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Which is not characteristic of soap?
They are colourless when pure
They are lighter than water
They are immiscible with organic solvents
They form emulsions with water