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Soaps being detergent in nature, consist mainly of sodium hydroxide and fatty acids (glycerol). Thus, they are expected to constitute of sodium (Na) oxygen (O) hydrogen (H) carbon (C); in addition to other ingredients or impurities
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agosoap is a salt of Na and an organic acid(strearic acid tri basic acid) it is called as sodium stearate
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∙ 11y agoNo, I believe that soap is not an element, as soap always contains compounds of several elements, and can be broken down into simpler substances, and so therefore not an element.
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Is soap element compound or mixture?
compound
What is the pH of what is the pH of soap?
Soap, no matter how good a soap is, is soap. The pH will never change in relation to the quality of soap. It is a 'basic' pH'ed molecule (NaOH).
Difference between face soap and bath soap?
face soap is for face and bath soap is for bath
Is soap a compound or mixture?
soap is a compound
Is a soap bar a mixture?
Soap is a mixture.
Is a soap bubble a element?
A soap bubble is not a chemical element.
What is soap a micture or a element?
Soap is a mixture.
Is soap element compound or mixture?
compound
Is soap a mixture?
according to the law of science soap is an element
Is liquid soap an element?
no
What element is dishwashing liquid?
soap :)
Is soap a mixture a compound or an element?
Soap is a compound mixture, an element cannot be broken down into smaller parts. Soap can be broken down into the parts that made it. Elements are pure.
What are the uses of the element potassium?
glass and soap.
What element destroys the effects of soap?
water
Is tomato soap a element compound or mixture?
Mixture
Soil is a mixture or a compound or a element soap is a mixture or a compound or a element?
Soil is a mixture Soap is mostly considered to be a compound, most commercial soaps however (like shampoos) are mixtures.
Is soap a element or mixture?
Soaps are salts of fatty acids and hence are compounds.
