Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 10E
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The differences between anionic detergents, cationic detergents, and non-ionic detergents are to be explained.

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Synthetic detergents are the synthetic substances that function as a cleaning agent and are made to overcome the drawbacks of the soap. They can be used with soft water as well as hard water, and when used with the latter, they produce foam.

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