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What is the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in a 0.1 M NaCl solution, and how does it vary with temperature?

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The critical micelle concentration  CMC  of sodium dodecyl sulfate  SDS  in a 0.1 M NaCl solution is approximately 1-2 mM. The presence of NaCl in the solution reduces the CMC of SDS compared to its value in pure water  around 8 mM  due to the screening of electrostatic repulsion between the negatively charged sulfate head groups of SDS.The CMC of SDS is temperature-dependent. As the temperature increases, the CMC generally decreases. This is because the hydrophobic effect, which drives micelle formation, becomes stronger at higher temperatures. The exact relationship between temperature and CMC can be determined experimentally, as it depends on the specific conditions and the presence of other solutes in the solution.
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