Differentiate between a soap and a detergent. – InterviewSolution

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Differentiate between a soap and a detergent.

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Soap	Detergent
Sodium or potassium salts of long chain carboxylic acids (fatty acids).	Ammonium or sulphonate salts of lang chain carboxylic acids.
Cleansing action is due to the formation of micelles	Cleansing action is due to the formation of micelles
Forms insoluble precipitates called scum after washing with water.	Does not form scum with water.
Uses: toilet soaps, washing soaps	Uses: shampoo, products for cleaning clothes

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