What are chemical features and properties of detergents

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A. Write a balanced chemical reaction for the formation of "soap scum" from a mixture of soap and "hard" water B. Write a balanced chemical reaction for the formation of a free fatty acid from a soap molecule under acidic conditions. Why would the formation of free fatty acids inhibit the cleaning ability of the soap? (Hint: how does soap cause "dirt" to become soluble in water?) C. How is "soap" chemically different from "detergent"? What chemical features and properties of detergents make them better than soap for hard water applications?

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