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Soap is a product of reaction of fatty acids (present in vegetable oils and fats) and strong alkalis (NaOH or KOH). No alkali should be present in the final product - soap. If it is, this means that more alkali was used than necessary for saponification and the excess was not separated in the additional steps.

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What has soap got to do with acid and alkalis?

A soap has alkali in it because it is a cleaning product


What substance is made when alkalis react with oils and fats?

Soap


Why are alkalis important?

alkalis are important in our daily life uses because they keep our sources clean for example did you know soap is an alkali, in fact most cleanin gproducts are alkalis.


What house hold items are alkalis?

Soap, diswashing liquid, detergent.


Is a soap a Strong alkalis?

It depends, but typically no. If it was strong, it would be a powerful skin irritant.


Substance made when alkalis react with oils?

The process is called saponification, with which you make soap.


What things are made from alkali?

Alkalis are used in the production of soap, paper, and cleaning products. They are also used in the manufacture of glass, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Additionally, alkalis are commonly used in water treatment and as a pH regulator in various industries.


What is soap a micture or a element?

Soap is a mixture composed of fatty acids, oils, and alkalis such as sodium hydroxide. It is not considered an element because it is made up of multiple different compounds.


Is soap a mixture or a solution?

Soap is a mixture. It is made up of various compounds such as fats, oils, and alkalis that are combined to create a solid or liquid product used for cleaning.


Is soap a acid neutral or base?

Soap is typically a base because it is made from fatty acids and alkalis such as sodium hydroxide. It works by reacting with oils and dirt on the skin to form soap molecules, which can then be rinsed away with water.


Are banana acidic or alkali?

It's an Alkali. Most alkalis are slippery or like soap. Like a banana. Hehe... banana.


Is soap a mixture or pure substance?

Soap is typically a mixture of different compounds such as fatty acids, oils, and alkalis. Therefore, it is considered a mixture rather than a pure substance.