Question

difference between soap and detergent???
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Soaps are the sodium salts of carboxylic acids in long chains. Sodium salts of long-chain benzene sulphonic acids are detergents. ... Soaps have relatively weak cleaning action, whereas detergents have a strong cleaning effect.

Answer 2

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Here some differences between soap and detergent is given:-

$\large\underline\mathtt\purple{Soap:}$

• Consist of a ‘-COONa’ group attached to a fatty acid having a long alkyl chain.
• They are not effective in hard water and saline water .
• Soaps are completely biodegradable
• They have a tendency to form scum in a hard water environment.
• They are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats.
• Soaps are environment-friendly products since they are biodegradable.
• Examples of soaps: sodium palmitate and sodium stearate.

$\large\underline\mathtt\purple{Detergent:}$

• Consist of a ‘-SO3Na’ group attached to a long alkyl chain.
• They do not lose their effectiveness in hard water and saline water.
• Detergents containing a branched hydrocarbon chain are non-biodegradable.
• These compounds do not form scum.
• Detergents are synthetic derivatives.
• These compounds can form a thick foam that causes the death of aquatic life.
• Examples of detergents: deoxycholic acid and sodium lauryl sulfate.

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