Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds2 Marks
Question
|What are the two types of soaps? Explain.
✓
Answer
Hard Soap : Soaps, which are prepared by the saponification of oils or fats with caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), are known as hard soaps. They are usually used for washing purposes.
Soft Soap : Soaps, which are prepared by the saponification of oils or fats with potassium salts, are known as soft soaps. They are used for cleansing the body.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.