Write difference between soap and detergents.

1.	Write difference between soap and detergents.
Answer» \tSoapsDetergentsConsist of a ‘-COONa’ group attached to a fatty acid having a long alkyl chain.Consist of a ‘-SO3Na’ group attached to a long alkyl chain.They are not effective in hard water and saline waterThey do not lose their effectiveness in hard water and saline water.Soaps are completely biodegradableDetergents containing a branched hydrocarbon chain are non-biodegradableThey have a tendency to form sum in a hard water environment.These compounds do not form scum.They are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats.Detergents are synthetic derivatives.Soaps are environment-friendly products since they are biodegradable.These compounds can form a thick foam that causes the death of aquatic life.Examples of soaps: sodium palmitate and sodium stearate.Examples of detergents: deoxycholic acid and sodium lauryl sulfate.\t Soap is made of sodium and potassium salts while detergent made up of ammonium and sulphonate salts. For Soap is used foe bathing and detergent is used for washing clothes

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