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In which country were the first synthetic detergents developed?
Developed after the first world war in Germany.
What has the author John Welland McCutcheon written?
John Welland McCutcheon has written: 'Synthetic detergents' 'Synthetic detergents up to date' -- subject(s): Cleaning compounds, Detergents, Soap, Synthetic products
What are the disadvantages of synthetic detergents?
Detergents are not biodegradable because they have highly branched hydrocarbon chain which is not biodegradable.
Can you use soaps and synthetic detergents to check the hardness of water?
Soaps get precipitated as insoluble calcium and magnesium soaps in hard water but detergents do not. Therefore, soaps but not synthetic detergents can be used to check the hardness of water.
Disadvantages of synthetic detergents?
Synthetic detergents are sodium salts of long chain of benzene sulphuric acid. Disadvantage of these are that they are non bio degradable and thus cause water pollution.
What was the first synthetic element to be made by a particle accelerator?
The first synthetic element to be made by a particle accelerator was technetium
What are the advantages of synthetic detergents over soap?
The advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps are :Synthetic detergents can be used even in case of hard water whereas soaps fail to do so. Unlike soaps, detergents do not form insoluble calcium and magnesium salts in hard water. They give lather in hard water also.Synthetic detergents can be used in the acidic medium while soaps fail to do so because of their hydrolysis to free acids.Synthetic detergents are soluble in water and hence form more lather than soaps.Synthetic detergents have a better cleansing action than soaps.Detergents do not cause irritation to the skin while soaps have this problem.
What has the author A S Davidson written?
A. S. Davidson has written: 'Synthetic detergents'
A disadvantage of using a synthetic detergent?
Major Disadvantage of synthetic detergents are that they are non bio degradable and thus they cause water pollution.
What has the author M S Byrne written?
M. S. Byrne has written: 'So you think you know about fibres?' -- subject(s): Fibers 'Powder versus liquid' -- subject(s): Detergents, Synthetic, Marketing, Synthetic Detergents
What is the petrochemical?
Is an industry that produces gas,cosmetics,fertilizers,detergents,synthetic fabrics,asphalt,and plastics
Why are synthetic detergents often used?
well it is preaty simple if you do not use a synthetic detergent the soap will leave big drity rings round the bath or sink
