History of Soap and Detergent

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What was the key development that led to soap's transition from a luxury to a widely accessible hygiene product?

  • Ernest Solvay's ammonia process for improving soda ash production
  • Nicholas Leblanc's patented method for producing soda ash (correct)
  • The introduction of synthetic detergent in Germany during World War I
  • The Roman legend linking soap to Mount Sapo

Which ancient civilization is credited with early soap-making using a method involving boiling fat with ashes?

  • Greece
  • Rome
  • Babylon (correct)
  • Egypt

Who introduced the first synthetic detergent during World War I due to soap ingredient shortages?

  • Germany (correct)
  • Nicholas Leblanc
  • Ernest Solvay
  • Galen

Which country became an early center for soap making in 7th-century Europe due to abundant raw materials?

<p>Italy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?

<p>Attracts water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical is NOT an ingredient used in the preparation of detergents?

<p>Calcium hydroxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is soap different from detergent in terms of source material?

<p>Soap uses animal fats while detergent uses petrochemicals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of alkali in the preparation of soap?

<p>Produce hard soap (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is provided by the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?

<p>Chemical energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the production of detergents, what is the purpose of ethylene oxide?

<p>Produces nonionic surfactant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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