Soap

Dishwasher soap is an example of a

• homogeneous mixture

• heterogeneous mixture

what are the materials needed to make soap? (more than 1 answer)

• palm oil

• salt

• fatty acid

• glycerol

• sodium hydroxide

the head of soap molecule is _______.

• hydrophobic

• hydrophilic

the tail of soap molecule dissolves in ______.

• grease

• water

What is the primary chemical reaction involved in soap making?

• Saponification

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Polymerization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following is a common ingredient in soap that acts as a base?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Citric acid

• Ethanol

• Glycerin

What property of soap allows it to remove grease and oil from surfaces?

• Amphiphilic nature

• High pH level

• Low density

• Volatility

In the context of soap, what does the term 'micelle' refer to?

• A spherical structure formed by soap molecules in water

• A type of fragrance used in soap

• A chemical reaction during soap making

• A method of soap packaging

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which part of the soap molecule is responsible for its cleaning action?

• Hydrophobic tail

• Hydrophilic head

• Carbon backbone

• Aromatic ring

What is the role of glycerin in soap?

• Moisturizer

• Colorant

• Fragrance

• Preservative