Question

define detergent list two advantage and disadvantaged of using detergent for cleaning

Answer 1

Detergents are chemically alkylbenzenesulfonates, which are amphiphlic on nature having hydrophobic as well as hydrophilic nature, just like soap. But detergents can work in hard water also unlike soap.

Advantages of detergents

1) Unlike soaps, detergents can work in hard water.

2) They also have a stronger cleansing action than soap.

Disadvantages of detergent

1) The major disadvantage of detergents is that they are non-biodegradable.

2) They cause soil pollution and water pollution.