detergents Flashcards by Brooke A Gibson | Brainscape

Q

what is the structure of detergent

A

non polar tail, polar head

don’t contain a carboxylate head

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what happens when hard water + detergent?

A

no precipitate is formed it dissolves in water

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what happens when soap + hard water?

A

precipitate is formed

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Q

what is hard water?

A

water rich in calcium and magnesium ions

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