Modern Chemistry' Lesson 98: Washing Soda, Soap and Synthetic Detergents

Discusses reactions of sodium carbonate which is used primarily as a source of carbonate ion. The carbonate which is used primarily as a source of carbonate ion. The carbonate ion may be used to precipitate many cations but it is also a base. The chemistry of soaps in water is parallel to that of sodium carbonate.

Sources

  1. Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, description