How are soaps and detergents different? Table : Difference between soaps and detergentsSoaps Detergents1. They are sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids 1. They are sodium or potassium salts of sulphonic acids.2. They have –COONa group 2. They have –SO3Na group3. They do not work well with hard water, acidic water and saline water 3. They work … [Read more...] about How are soaps and detergents different?
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What are the Advantages of Synthetic Detergents over Soap
What are the Advantages of Synthetic Detergents over Soap Soaps and Synthetic Detergents : Soaps : Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids. Fatty acids are carboxylic acids containing 12 or more carbon atoms, e.g., The common fatty acids and their formula are given below : Table : Some Examples of fatty acidsFormulaName of fatty … [Read more...] about What are the Advantages of Synthetic Detergents over Soap