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Why do detergents and soap differ?
A detergent is a substance that cleans soiled surfaces. Soap is a type of detergent. But detergent usually refers only to synthetic detergents, which have a different chemical makeup than soap.
What is in ivory soap?
Ivory soap bars are supposed to be nearly pure soap. Soap is made by combining fat and lye. This is not true of ivory detergents or liquid soaps.
What are the problems caused by the early detergents?
"early detergents were not biodegradable like soap, they became a public nuisance, causing sewage problems." http://www.bookrags.com/research/soaps-and-detergents-woc/
What is the aim of making project of soap and detergents?
to be able to determine the ph scale of soap making and if it have any side effect on skin
What is the main problem with hard water for most people?
It interferes with the foaming of soap and detergents.
Why are detergents more effective than soaps for cleaning in hard water?
The reason detergents are more effective than soap for cleaning hard water has to do with their ingredients and their function. Most detergents have cleaning properties that are able to combat hard water and mildew. The function of soap, however, is less complex. The function of water is to make water even wetter than what it is. This does not necessarily mean it contains cleaning properties.
Does soap and detergents have the same effects in all water?
No; detergents have different recipes, but sometimes these are similar.
Why do detergents and soap differ?
A detergent is a substance that cleans soiled surfaces. Soap is a type of detergent. But detergent usually refers only to synthetic detergents, which have a different chemical makeup than soap.
What liquid can break surface tension?
Soap, detergents.
Do soap and detergents have the same effect on the different types of?
no they not
What is non-soap body wash?
It is a cleanser that has no detergents
What is the function of soap in dishwashing or washing greasy hand?
the function is that its molecules is easily bind to lipids' molecules which in turns makes it easier to clean
What is the advantage of detergents compared to soaps?
One advantage is that detergents do not react with hard water to form soap scum (Calcium stearate) like soap does.
Do soap and detergents have the same effects on different types of water?
no
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using detergents instead of soap in hard water areas?
detergents, unlike soap, do not react with the magnesium and calcium salts found in hard water to form scum. they are more efficient cleaners than soap. but they can be very harsh on skin/hair for humans and also, some types of detergents are non biogedradable.
Does soap and detergents have the same effect on water?
no they dont have the same effect
What is in ivory soap?
Ivory soap bars are supposed to be nearly pure soap. Soap is made by combining fat and lye. This is not true of ivory detergents or liquid soaps.
