Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
The alkaline hydrolysis of fatty acids is termed as ______
Advertisements
Solution
The alkaline hydrolysis of fatty acids is termed Saponification.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
In a locality, hard water, required for an experiment, is not available. However, the following salts are available in the school laboratory:
1. Sodium sulphate
2. Calcium sulphate
3. Magnesium chloride
4. Sodium chloride
5. Calcium chloride
6. Potassium sulphate
Which of the above salts may be dissolved in water to obtain hard water for the experiment?
(A) 2, 3 and 5
(B) 1, 2 and 5
(C) 1, 2, 4 and 6
(D) 3 and 5 only
Which of the following sets of materials can be used for conducting a saponification reaction for the preparation of soap?
(a) Ca(OH)2 and neem oil
(b) NaOH and neem oil
(c) NaOH and mineral oil
(d) Ca(OH)2 and mineral oil
What is the advantage of detergents over soaps for washing clothes? Also state one disadvantage.
Explain the cleansing action of soap. Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.
The soap molecule has a ______.
What are detergents chemically? List two merits and two demerits of using detergents for cleansing. State the reason for the suitability of detergents for washing, event in the case of water having calcium and magnesium ions.
Explain the action of soap in removing an oily spot from a piece of cloth.
Arrange the following statements in correct sequence
- Pour that solution into an empty matchbox, soap can be obtained after drying.
- Take the necessary quantity of water in a jar.
- Then add coconut oil drop by drop and stir it well.
- Add concentrated sodium hydroxide in the jar and allow it to cool.
- Try this soap to wash your hand kerchief.
- Cover your work area with old newspaper.
What are the three main constituents of soap?
TFM in soaps represents ______ content in soap.
