Question 45
WaterDetergents are more advantageous than soaps in hard water districts because
- A.on treatment with hard water they either form soluble calcium salts or do not react with calcium ions
- B.on treatment with hard water they form soluble calcium salts
- C.on treatment with hard water they form sodium salts
- D.on treatment with hard water they are converted into soaps
- E.on treatment with hard water they form more lather than soap does
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (on treatment with hard water they either form soluble calcium salts or do not react with calcium ions)
Explanation
Soap forms an insoluble scum with Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions, wasting it. Soapless detergents give soluble calcium salts (or don't react), so they still lather.