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Soap is made by the reaction of an alkali with a fat or oil. This is called saponification. When an alkali comes in contact with your skin, it saponifies the oil on your skin. So it isn't actually the alkali that is soapy.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, they are not soapy themselves (that comes from the fats in your hand being turned into soap). They will feel like salt or sugar crystals before the soap effect hits (but don't taste the same).
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∙ 12y agoIt binds with the oils of your skin to make soap which causes it to feel slippery.
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∙ 14y agoyes they do.
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What do you feel when you touch an alkali?
Alkalis feel soapy
How do you disinfect?
You wash the item with clean, hot soapy water then rinse or wipe clean afterwards.
What is the purpose of goggles that scientists use?
Safety goggles are worn by many crafts and trades, in order to protect the eyes. In the case of scientists, splashes from acids or alkalies would be a pretty obvious hazard.
When is fabric softener supposed to dispense in a washing machine?
During a rinse cycle, after the soapy wash water has been removed.
What Type of touch screens do ipods use?
the type of touch screens that ipods use are called multi-touch.
How can you use the word soapy in a sentence?
Acids are soapy to touch.
Are bases soapy?
yes, bases are soapy to touch and are corrosive in nature.
Are acids soapy to touch?
Yes:)
What is the substance which are bitter in taste and soapy to touch?
it's base
Is slippery an acid or an base?
slippery is a base
What do you feel when you touch an alkali?
Alkalis feel soapy
What is the SIC Code for Alkalies and chlorine?
SIC 2812 applies to ALKALIES AND CHLORINE.
What is the pH of alkalies?
Alkalies are basic substances (pH under 7).
What is the NAICS Code for Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing?
NAICS 325181 applies to Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing.
What are the differences between bases and alkali in chemistry?
alkalies are bases which are solid substance that dissolve in water to form alkalies (liquid)
All bases have what in common?
they generate hydro oxide ions in water. they are soapy to touch and bitter in taste. they conduct electricity.
Why carbon unaffected by aqueous alkalies?
it can be
