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Area 2: Nature's Chemistry
Quick questions on Soaps, detergents and emulsions: hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends - SQA Higher Chemistry
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Name the two products of the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat to make soap. [2 marks]
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Explain why a soap ion can remove oily dirt from cloth. [2 marks]
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Hydrolysis of a fat gives of glycerol (). Calculate the moles of glycerol formed. [1 mark]
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