SCIENTIFIC PREPARATION OF SOAP( SAPONIFICATION) BS 6

Soap is a substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.

PREPARATION OF SOAP

The scientific process used in soap making is called SAPONIFICATION.

SAPONIFICATION is the reaction of ash of burnt wood with palm oil to form soap.

USES OF SOAP

1. It is used for bathing
2. It is used for washing

ASSIGNMENT

1. What is saponification?

2. Mention three household uses of soap.