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Because 'sdoium stearate' is the conjugate base of the weak carboxylic acid 'stearic acid'. Since a solution of stearic acid would be slightly acidic, a solution of sodium stearate will be basic or alkaline.
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Does soap contain basic solutions?
Soaps contain sodium salts of weak carboxylic acids such as sodium stearate which show weakly alkaline behavior.
What is the uses of sodium stearate?
what is difference beetwin sodium stearate and potassium stearate
How do you remove sodium chloride from calcium stearate?
Sodium chloride is soluble in water, calcium stearate not.Put the mixture in water, stir and filter; sodium chloride remain in solution, calcium stearate on the filter.
What is the chemical symbol for sodium stearate?
C17H35COONa
What is the common name of sodium stearate?
bathtub ring
Does soap contain basic solutions?
Soaps contain sodium salts of weak carboxylic acids such as sodium stearate which show weakly alkaline behavior.
What is the uses of sodium stearate?
what is difference beetwin sodium stearate and potassium stearate
How do you remove sodium chloride from calcium stearate?
Sodium chloride is soluble in water, calcium stearate not.Put the mixture in water, stir and filter; sodium chloride remain in solution, calcium stearate on the filter.
What is sodium stearate used for?
soaps
What is the color of sodium stearate?
White
What is the equation for the reaction of magnesium ions and sodium stearate?
2Na+ C18H35O2- (solute) +Mg++ = Mg(C18H35O2)2 (precipitate) + 2Na+
What is the example of soaps?
sodium stearate C17H35COONa , sodium palmitae C15H31COONa
What is the chemical symbol for sodium stearate?
C17H35COONa
Why is Sodium stearate used in deodorant?
i don't have a clue!
What is the common name of sodium stearate?
bathtub ring
What is the chemical formula for Calcium Stearate?
Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. It is a white waxy powder. It is produced by heating stearic acid, a fatty acid, and calcium oxide. It is also formed when sodium stearate is added to hard water (as scum). Sodium stearate + CaSO4 -----> C36H70CaO4 + Na2SO4 OR Sodium stearate + Ca(HCO3)2-------------> C36H70CaO4 + NaHCO3 Anyway, just wanted to refresh your memory a little bit... The formula is, as mentioned earlier : C36H70CaO4 Oh, and sodium stearate's just a fancy word for soap...
What do metal hydroxides make when they dissolve in water?
Metal hydroxides make alkaline solutions.(e.g sodium hydroxide) Pascal
