Classification of Colloids - Based on Types of Particles of Dispersed Phase
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What is the process of soap preparation known as?
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Solution
Saponification reaction:
Soaps containing sodium salts are formed by heating fats (glyceryl ester of fatty acids) with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. This reaction is known as the saponification reaction.
The process of soap preparation is known as saponification.
Chemical reaction:
In the chemical reaction, sodium hydroxide (a base) reacts with triglyceride to give glycerol and sodium palmitate (a soap) as the product.