Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
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Chapter 15, Problem 11E
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The surfactants that are used in today’s laundry-cleaning formulations are to be stated.

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Detergents act as surfactants as they help in lowering the surface tension. Surfactants are also known as surface-active agents.

Laundry-cleaning formulations use tailor-made ingredients to make clothes clean and bright.

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