What is Saponification? Structure and Action of Soaps and Detergents // HSC Chemistry

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There is a small mistake in this video - the systematic name of glycerol is 1,2,3-propantriol (not 1,2,3-tripropanol). Sorry for the confusion. Finding the video helpful? Support us by sharing these free resources with your friends 😊!

[@maeannengo4908]

@3:02 what's the difference between OH and HO?

[@nikitanoby]

They're the same (hydroxide) but drawing C-O-H rather than C-H-O is more. Since hydrogen can only form one bond, we usually denote it as HO in organic chemical structures.

[@jakec5618]

Great video !!! Few questions for you if you don't mind. 1) Structurally, soaps and detergents are so similar but perform differently, why ? - Is it just the hydrophilic group being different that makes this difference. - Are there other compounds present which are responsible for these differences? 2) What makes synthetic non-biodegradable, despite similar structure ? -Isn't the hydrophobic tail the same, so is it because of the hydrophilic side? 3) Also, what makes the charge on the hydrophilic head (anionic or cationic or non-ionic) make such a difference in terms of their applications/uses ? 4) Generally speaking, which is harsher on skin ? - I'm assuming detergents. Thank You

[@leeෆ]

1) Soaps and detergents differ in their water-loving parts, affecting their performance. 2) Non-biodegradable detergents resist breaking down due to complex water-loving components. 3) The charge on detergent's water-loving part determines its use. 4) Generally, detergents are harsher on the skin than soaps.

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