Atmospheric Gases Dissolved In Water And Their Biological Significance Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 1

In the production of soap, concentrated sodium chloride solution is added to

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  • A. increase the solubility of soap
  • B. decrease the solubility of the soap
  • C. saponify the soap
  • D. emulsify the soap
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Question 2

Detergents are more advantageous than soaps in hard water districts because

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  • A. on treatment with hard water they either form soluble calcium salts or do not react with calcium ion
  • B. on treatment with hard water they form soluble calcium salts
  • C. on treatment with hard water they form sodium salts
  • D. on treatment with hard water they are converted into soaps
  • E. on treatment with hard water they form more lather than soaps does
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Question 3

The process that requires the use of hardwater in its operation is

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  • A. Tanning
  • B. Bottling
  • C. Laundry
  • D. Dyeing
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