Question

Write Five difference between soap & detergent.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Soap:-

1. They are calcium and magnesium salts of long chain fatty acids.

2. It cannot be used in hard water.

3. It is biodegradable.

4. It does not pollute the environment.

5. It produces calcium and magnesium salts in hard water.

(6. Cleansing action is comparatively less.)

Detergent:-

1. They are ammonia or sulphonate salts of long chain fatty acids.

2. It can be used in hard water.

3. It is non-biodegradable.

4. It pollutes the environment.

5. It does not produce any salt in hard water.

(6. Cleansing action is comparatively more.)