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Detergents Flashcards

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Detergents (reference to soap)

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They are similar structure to soap and work in similar way.

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Where are they useful

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Areas with hard water, since they will not react with the magnesium and calcium ions in the water and form scum

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Main difference between detergent and soap

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Soap has ionic head

Detergents have sulphonate or sulphate heads

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