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What was the key development that led to soap's transition from a luxury to a widely accessible hygiene product?
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?
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?
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?
Which country became an early center for soap making in 7th-century Europe due to abundant raw materials?
What is the role of the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?
What is the role of the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?
Which chemical is NOT an ingredient used in the preparation of detergents?
Which chemical is NOT an ingredient used in the preparation of detergents?
How is soap different from detergent in terms of source material?
How is soap different from detergent in terms of source material?
What is the primary function of alkali in the preparation of soap?
What is the primary function of alkali in the preparation of soap?
What type of energy is provided by the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?
What type of energy is provided by the hydrophilic end of soap and detergent?
In the production of detergents, what is the purpose of ethylene oxide?
In the production of detergents, what is the purpose of ethylene oxide?
