Question

In washing powders, certain chemicals are added to impart the under-mentioned properties. Name the chemical used for each purpose.

Remove dust particles

Answer 1

Detergents contain Ammonium $\left({{\mathrm{NH}}_4}^{+}\right)$ or Sulphonate $\left({{\mathrm{RSO}}_3}^{-}\right)$ salts of long-chain carboxylic acids

These detergents are used as washing powders for cleaning dirty clothes.

The detergent is used in washing powders by weight $15-30\%$.

The chemical used to remove dust particles in water is Sodium tripolyphosphate.