12.1 Domestic Chemistry / Household Chemistry
Write the formula of edible salt?
The formula of edible salt is NaCl.
12.2 Chemistry for Cleanliness
What is soap?
Sodium or potassium salt of higher fatty acid is called soap.
What are the main raw materials for producing soap?
Fat and base are the main raw materials for producing soap.
How many parts are there in a soap?
There are two parts to a soap.
What is the saponification reaction?
The process of making soap by the hydrolysis of oil and fat with caustic soda or caustic potash is called saponification.
What happens in the hydrolysis of oil or fat?
The hydrolysis of oil or fat produces long-chained alcohol and organic acid.
What is detergent?
The sodium salt of long carbon chained alkyl hydrogen sulfate or long carbon chained alkyl benzene sulphonic acid is called detergent.
What is the chemical name of detergent?
The chemical name of the detergent is sodium lauryl sulphonate.
12.3 Chemistry in Agriculture and Industries
