Question

what are the similarities and differences between-
1. soap and synthetic detergent

Answer 1

Synthetic detergents are made from petroleum products. Soap is made with lye and natural fat. Unlike soap,synthetic detergents contain strong antibacterial agents and preservatives. There is a difference in the way soapand detergents react with hard water

Answer 2

soap...
1. soap is a salt of sodium or potassium of a long chain of carboxylic acid.

2. It is biodegradable as it made from vegetables oils and plant product.

3. It does not work on hard water.


Synthetic Detergent...
1. detergent is a salt of ammonium and sulphonate of a long chain of carboxylic acid.

2. It is non biodegradable. as it made from chemicals.

3. it works on hard water.