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actors such as temperature and pH can affect an enzyme's rate of reaction because enzymes are sensitive to pH and heat. Most enzymes can only function in a particular temperature or pH range, and as the enzyme works out of its normal temperature and pH range, it will denature (change in shape so that the active site no longer fits with the substrate and the enzyme can't function).

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Why would washing powder of high pH or low pH be harder to handle?

Washing powder with high pH (alkaline) can be irritating to the skin or eyes and may cause burns, while washing powder with low pH (acidic) can be corrosive and damage surfaces it comes in contact with. Both high and low pH washing powders require careful handling to avoid potential health and safety risks.


Why is pepsin a bad enzyme in washing powder?

Pepsin is a bad enzyme in washing powder because it can break down and damage fabrics, leading to the deterioration of clothing. In addition, pepsin is not effective in removing stains or dirt from clothes as it is specifically designed to digest proteins in the stomach rather than act as a cleaning agent.


Does washing powder help your lawn?

Washing powder used to have sodium phosphate in it. It's a fertilizer. It worked really well to fertilize seaweed, moss and all sorts of other aquatic plants that clog up water system intakes. I don't think it did anything for lawns, tho. Now washing powder has sodium carbonate in it and it would definitely be bad for your lawn.


Why is it that in the presence of protease and lipase would make the washing powder more effective than ordinary detergent?

Protease and lipase are enzymes that help break down proteins and fats, which are common components of stains on clothes. By including protease and lipase in washing powder, it can more effectively break down and remove these types of stains compared to ordinary detergent that may not contain these enzymes. This makes the washing powder more efficient at removing a wider range of stains.


Washing powder acid or alkaline?

if you mean biological powder, then no, no, no, NO! acid is never used in washing powder, it would damage your clothes. No, they use enzymes, which are biological catalysts. these are more effective than non-bio, but far worse for your clothes.However i see you put Pool care and cleaning in your subjects. you were probably looking for pool cleaner which is a compound of Chlorine and Potassium to make a soluble salt, very clean and very useful

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Is washing powder a liquid?

No. As the term washing powder would suggest, it is a powder, which consists of many small solid particles.


Why would washing powder of high pH or low pH be harder to handle?

Washing powder with high pH (alkaline) can be irritating to the skin or eyes and may cause burns, while washing powder with low pH (acidic) can be corrosive and damage surfaces it comes in contact with. Both high and low pH washing powders require careful handling to avoid potential health and safety risks.


If litmus was added to washing up powder what colour would it change to?

If litmus paper is added to washing up powder, it would typically turn blue, indicating that the washing up powder is alkaline (basic). Most washing up powders contain sodium carbonate or other alkaline substances, which raise the pH and cause the blue color change in blue litmus paper. If red litmus paper is used, it would remain red, confirming the basic nature of the solution.


Why is pepsin a bad enzyme in washing powder?

Pepsin is a bad enzyme in washing powder because it can break down and damage fabrics, leading to the deterioration of clothing. In addition, pepsin is not effective in removing stains or dirt from clothes as it is specifically designed to digest proteins in the stomach rather than act as a cleaning agent.


Which type of washing machine would be the best for very large loads?

Try an industrial washing machine. They can easily handle a family of four's laundry.


Does washing powder help your lawn?

Washing powder used to have sodium phosphate in it. It's a fertilizer. It worked really well to fertilize seaweed, moss and all sorts of other aquatic plants that clog up water system intakes. I don't think it did anything for lawns, tho. Now washing powder has sodium carbonate in it and it would definitely be bad for your lawn.


How would you handle a difficult child?

A piece of leather,sometimes referred to as a belt.


Does your period stain stains your pants and your underwear?

Unfortunately, yes it does. However, it does come out quite easily, especially if you wash it straight away. Soap and warm water does sometimes work. But i would suggest using washing powder. 'Vanish' washing powder always works. Hope it helps :)


Why is it that in the presence of protease and lipase would make the washing powder more effective than ordinary detergent?

Protease and lipase are enzymes that help break down proteins and fats, which are common components of stains on clothes. By including protease and lipase in washing powder, it can more effectively break down and remove these types of stains compared to ordinary detergent that may not contain these enzymes. This makes the washing powder more efficient at removing a wider range of stains.


Washing powder acid or alkaline?

if you mean biological powder, then no, no, no, NO! acid is never used in washing powder, it would damage your clothes. No, they use enzymes, which are biological catalysts. these are more effective than non-bio, but far worse for your clothes.However i see you put Pool care and cleaning in your subjects. you were probably looking for pool cleaner which is a compound of Chlorine and Potassium to make a soluble salt, very clean and very useful


How did the first hand grenade work or funktion?

It functioned by pulling a pin and releasing a handle. The release of the handle would allow the igniter in the grenade to work on the old fashioned explosive powder.


Can the tiptop fly?

it is possible but the speed to use this would have to be thinner and more then 5.8 times the speed of a propeller also, to handle it, would be very difficult. It would also have to be below the carriage or vessel and, as I mean to handle it, wings would be improbable.