Question

What is mean by surfactant, Give classification of detergents and explain each in detail.

Answer 1

✴surfactant is a substance which tends to reduce the surface tensions of a liquid in which it is dissolves .............

Classification if detergents
✴Ionic detergents contains a head group which is either positively or negatively charged.

Answer 2

Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids, between a gas and a liquid, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants.