different between soap and detergent
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Soaps have relatively weak cleansing action whereas; detergents have a strong cleansing action. A detergent is a sodium salt of alkyl benzene sulphonate or of a fatty alcohol sulphate. A soap is a sodium or potassium salt of higher fatty acids. A detergent is more effective in hard water
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Following are the difference b/w soap and detergent :
Hint : ● Soap
● Detergent
1) ● Consist of a ‘-COONa’ group attached to a fatty acid having a long alkyl chain.
● Consist of a ‘-SO3Na’ group attached to a long alkyl chain.
2) ● They are not effective in hard water and saline water
● They do not lose their effectiveness in hard water and saline water.
3) ● Soaps are completely biodegradable .
● Detergents containing a branched hydrocarbon chain are non-biodegradable
4) ● They have a tendency to form sum in a hard water environment.
● These compounds do not form scum.
5) ● They are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats.
● Detergents are synthetic derivatives.
6) ● Soaps are environment-friendly products since they are biodegradable.
● These compounds can form a thick foam that causes the death of aquatic life.
7) ● Examples of soaps: sodium palmitate and sodium stearate.
● Examples of detergents: deoxycholic acid and sodium lauryl sulfate.