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

Duration: 30 min

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Description: 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.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)