Soap Craft

What ingredients are used to make soap?

• oil
  

• alkali
  

• glycerin

  
  

• perfumes

• dyes

  
  

• A soap is a natural fatty substance (called fatty acids) which has been reacted with lye (sodium hydroxide).

• TRUE

• FALSE

• A detergent is any type of cleaner which does not contain a soap as its main ingredient.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What causes the cleansing action of soap?

• • The cleansing action of Soap creates a magnetic field that attracts dirt particles.

• The cleansing action of soap is primarily due to its ability to act as an emulsifier, allowing water to mix with oils and dirt so they can be rinsed away.

• • The cleansing action of Soap changes the chemical composition of water, turning it into a solvent for dirt.

• • The cleansing action of Soap kills bacteria, which then disintegrate the dirt and oils.

Name seven forms of soap. (select 2)

• medical soap

  shaving soap

  liquid soap

  technical soap

  
  

• toilet soap

  complexion soap

  hand soap

• bath soap

  beauty soap

  dove soap

• clear soap

  bath soap

  liquid soap

What is scum?

• • Scum is a byproduct of soap reacting with air, forming a protective layer.

• • Scum is a type of detergent residue left behind after washing.

• Scum is the substance which results from the reaction of the hardness mineral in water with common household soaps.

• • Scum forms when soap breaks down into its basic chemical components in water.

Evident of scum can be found as a bathtub ring or on shower doors.

• TRUE

• FALSE