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

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

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How can alkalis remove grease and oil?

Alkali react with greases and oils forming water soluble soaps.


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.


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How does alkali feel?

Alkalis generally feel slippery and soapy to the touch. This sensation is due to their ability to react with oils and fats on the skin to form soap. Additionally, alkalis can be irritating and cause burns on the skin if handled improperly.


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.


What alkalis are in soap?

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.


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.


What is another substance besides proteins that is made by Cells?

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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.


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