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differentiate between soaps and detergents

Answer 1

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Here is the difference between Soaps and Detergents.

$\color{Red}{SOAPS}$

◆ Soaps are the sodium salts of long chain carboxylic acids.

◆ It is obtained from natural resources that are plants and animals.

◆Calcium and magnesium salts are insoluble in water.

◆ Soap produces scum in hard water.

◆ Soaps are biodegradable .

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$\color{Red}{DETERGENTS}$

◆ Detergents are the long chains of long chain benzene sulphonic acids.

◆It is obtained from hydrocarbons and synthetic materials.

◆Calcium and magnesium salts are soluble in detergents.

◆ Hard water does not affect its cleaning action.

◆ It is also not biodegradable.

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