question: The ionic end of a detergent can either be a sulfate or what?
distractor3: phosphate
distractor1: molecule
distractor2: calcite
correct_answer: sulfonate
support: Figure 11.33 Detergents contain a nonpolar hydrocarbon end (blue) and an ionic end (red). The ionic end can be either a sulfate or a sulfonate. The length of the hydrocarbon end can vary from detergent to detergent.