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How does a potassium soap differ from a sodium soap? Write the formulas for sodium dodecyl sulfate and potassium dodecyl sulfate.
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Potassium soaps are often softer than sodium soaps. This is because the potassium salts of fatty acids are more soluble in water than the sodium salts of fatty acids. Show more…
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