Question

diffnce between detergents and soaps

Answer 1

detergents are ammonia and sulphonate salts of long chain of carboxylic acid.

soaps are sodium and potassium salts of long chain of carboxylic acid.

detergents are effective in both soft and hard water whereas soaps are effective only in soft water.

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Answer 2

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♣ Soaps are the sodium salts of long chain carboxylic acids. Whereas, Detergents are sodium salts of long chain benzene sulphonic acids.

♣ The ionic group in soaps is –COO-Na+ . Whereas, The ionic group in detergents is SO3 -Na+ or SO4 -Na+.

♣ Soaps are not useful when water is hard. Whereas, Detergents can be used for washing purposes even when water is hard.

♣ Soaps are biodegradable. Whereas, Some of the detergents are non-biodegradable.

♣ Soaps have relatively weak cleansing action. Whereas, Detergents have a strong cleansing action.

Answer 3

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SOAPS ARE SODIUM AND POTASSIUM SALT OF LONG CHAIN CARBOXYLIC ACID .

WHEREAS , DETERGENTS ARE AMMONIUM AND SULPHATE SALTS OF LONG CHAIN CARBOXYLIC ACIDS .


SOFT WATER GIVES FOAM WITH SOAP
WHEREAS , HARD WATER DOES NOT GIVE FOAM WITH SOAP DUE TO PRESENCE OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM IONS .


DETERGENTS CAN BE USED IN BOTH HARD AND SOFT WATER FOR CLEANING PURPOSE .


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