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Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

11. Controlling Microbial Growth / Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents / Problem 4

What is one key difference between soaps and synthetic detergents?

A

Soaps are not biodegradable while detergents are

B

Soaps are typically more effective in hard water compared to detergents

C

Detergents can be formulated to be effective in hard water as compared to soaps

D

Detergents are more effective at emulsifying non-polar substances than soaps

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