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Why does detergent get hot when wet?

It is probably the neutralisation of the detergent, an alkali, and water, although the pH of water is 7. Neutralisation is an exothermic reaction, which means heat is produced, therefore detergent gets hot when wet.


Is FOCA laundry detergent used in hot or cold water?

It is good for both hot and cold washes. I have used Foca for years and have been very pleased with it.


True or false Addition of a detergent to water increases the surface tension of the water?

False. Addition of a detergent to water decreases the surface tension of the water by disrupting the hydrogen bonding between water molecules, allowing it to spread out more easily and interact with other substances.


Explain how liquid detergent emulsifies coconut oil and water?

Liquid detergent consists of a hydrophilic sulphurous head and a hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail. When detergent is added to coconut oil and water, the head dissolves in water and the tail dissolves in the oil. When the water is agitated, the coconut oil begins to emulsify because the charges on the surface of the coconut oil are now the same, repelling each other, forming globules.


Which describes surface tension of water when detergent is added A increases B decreases C becomes zero D shows no change?

B) Decreases. When detergent is added to water, it reduces the surface tension by disrupting the hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This causes the water molecules to spread out more evenly across the surface, lowering the surface tension.

Related Questions

Does adding detergent to water make it more dilute or concentrated?

Adding detergent to water does not make it more dilute or concentrated. Detergent dissolves in water, so it is considered a solution. The concentration of the detergent in the water depends on the amount of detergent added.


What happens when detergent is added to the floating object in the water?

When detergent is added to a floating object in water, it can break the surface tension of the water causing the object to sink. This happens because the detergent molecules disrupt the cohesive forces that keep the object floating by reducing the surface tension of the water.


Witch detergent works in hot water the best?

tide!!


Why does detergent get hot when wet?

It is probably the neutralisation of the detergent, an alkali, and water, although the pH of water is 7. Neutralisation is an exothermic reaction, which means heat is produced, therefore detergent gets hot when wet.


Is FOCA laundry detergent used in hot or cold water?

It is good for both hot and cold washes. I have used Foca for years and have been very pleased with it.


What happen when detergent is added to boiling water?

When detergent is added to boiling water, it can cause the water to foam up and create a lot of bubbles. This is because the detergent molecules decrease the surface tension of the water, causing bubbles to form more easily. However, adding detergent to boiling water shouldn't have any harmful effects and is commonly done during cooking or cleaning processes.


What will happen to a needle if pinch of detergent is added to a water?

If you have floated a needle on the surface of the water in a glass then adding a little detergent will cause the needle to sink. This is because the presence of the detergent changes the surface tension of the water so that it can no longer support the needle.


How do you clean dog excrement off a cotton bedspread?

Soak in hot water and detergent for a day and then hot wash


How do you get a bad odor out of bath towels?

To remove bad odors from bath towels, wash them in hot water with a cup of white vinegar. Then, wash them again with baking soda added to the detergent. Finally, ensure they are completely dry before putting them away to prevent mildew growth.


Why does pepper separate in a bowl of water when dish detergent is added to it?

Pepper is a different chemical to that of detergent and therefore they repel each othere and the pepper moves as far as it can from the detergent which is the edge of the bowl.


How do you wash white vans without turning yellow?

Use a toothbrush with some hot water and some laundry detergent. Then after scrubbing the detergent into the shoe, rinse with hot water and set out to dry. DO NOT PUT IN SUN TO DRY OR THEY WILL TURN YELLOW.


What is the direction of detergent?

Detergent molecules have a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail. When added to water, the hydrophobic tails cluster together, trapping oils and dirt in the center, while the hydrophilic heads face outwards, allowing water to dissolve and carry the trapped dirt away.