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?