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The sodium salt of a carboxylic(fatty) acid.
In modern terms it is made by boiling
sodium hydroxide(lye) and palmitic acid together.
The result is sodium palmate (soap).
The palmate anion acts as the fats dirt absorber.
The sodium cation allows it to dissolve in water.
Manufacturers will then put in 'cream's and perfume, to make it 'smooth' and smell nice.
Ordinary soap does NOT lather in salt(sea) water, owing to the 'common ion' effect (sodium cation).
So a soap that lathers in salt water is made with potassium hydroxide. and palmitic acid.
Other organic acids and animal fats canbe used in soap making.
What else can I help you with?
Is soap base the same as soap?
No, soap base is the raw material used to make soap, while soap is the finished product. Soap base typically consists of oils, fats, and lye, and requires additional ingredients and processes to turn it into soap.
What kind of soap did ralphie get for his punishment?
Ralphie had to wash his mouth out with Lifebuoy soap as a punishment.
Would 100G of soap have the same density as 200G of soap?
No, density is a property of a substance that remains constant regardless of the amount of the substance. Therefore, 100g of soap would have the same density as 200g of soap as long as they are made of the same material.
Why does a soap dish float in a bucket of water while a cake soap sinks?
A soap dish is typically designed to float because of its shape and material composition, allowing it to stay on the surface of water. A cake of soap, on the other hand, is more dense and compact, causing it to sink when placed in water.
What kind of soap should be provided for hand washing?
It is recommended to provide liquid soap for hand washing as it is more hygienic and easier to use than bar soap. Look for a soap that is gentle on the skin, fragrance-free, and preferably antibacterial to help kill germs effectively.
What kind of soap do you use to carve?
ivory or any kind of bar soap.
is soap a non absorbent material?
No
What kind of soap do use on a horses skin?
Horse soap
What kind of energy is soap?
Soap is totally inert, there is no energy.
What is the best kind of antibacterial soap?
Dettol Fresh Fragance Soap
How do you put brakes on soap box racer?
it depends on the material the wheels are made out of! what material is it?
Is soap base the same as soap?
No, soap base is the raw material used to make soap, while soap is the finished product. Soap base typically consists of oils, fats, and lye, and requires additional ingredients and processes to turn it into soap.
What are kind of soap can you use when you have chickenpox?
You can use any mild soap when you have chickenpox.
What kind of soap do you use to wash a car?
A good car wash soap, it doesn't leave spots, dish soap will.
What kind of soap use a tattoo artist?
The cheapest kind he or she can find
What kind of acid is in soap?
carboxylic acid
What kind of name is soap?
Soccer on a planet
