Chemistry of Detergents and Surfactants in the Environment
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry of Detergents and Surfactants in the Environment starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A detergent contains 20% surfactant by mass. If you have 200 g of detergent, how much surfactant is present?
A river near a city has been found to have high levels of foam and dead fish. What could be a possible cause related to detergents?
Describe one environmental problem caused by the excessive use of detergents in water bodies.
Describe one way to reduce the environmental impact of detergents.
Describe the impact of detergents on wastewater treatment plants.
Describe the role of surfactants in the process of cleaning.
Explain how surfactants help in cleaning oily stains from clothes.
Explain the term 'surface tension' and how surfactants affect it.
Explain why it is important to use the correct amount of detergent when washing clothes.
Explain why phosphates in detergents are a concern for the environment.
Explain why some detergents are not suitable for use in hard water.
What is meant by the term 'biodegradable detergent'?
What is the difference between soap and synthetic detergent in terms of their environmental impact?
What is the main function of a surfactant in a detergent?
