Is soap a acid alkali or a neutral?

Answer 1

Soap is a saponified fat made of a caustic such as lye and an oil or fat. There is often an excess of caustic often with a pH of up to 10. Many "soaps" on the market are actually detergents which is a different type of compounds as sodium lauryl sulfate) l though the cleansing face is similar. The pH of detergents is acidic.

Answer 2

Soap is typically alkaline in nature because it contains a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide during the saponification process. This alkaline nature helps soap to effectively break down oils and dirt on surfaces.

Answer 3

it is an alkaline with a pH of up to 10

Answer 4

an alkaline