Which statements accurately describe soap? Select one or more: check_boxSoaps should be weakly alkaline in solution. check_box_outline_blankSoaps react with ions in hard water to create a precipitate. check_box_outline_blankSoaps work in solutions of any pH. check_box_outline_blankSoaps are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic. check_box_outline_blankSoaps are a mixture of fatty acid salts and glycerol.

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Athena

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22 December, 16:27

Which statements accurately describe soap? Select one or more: check_boxSoaps should be weakly alkaline in solution. check_box_outline_blankSoaps react with ions in hard water to create a precipitate. check_box_outline_blankSoaps work in solutions of any pH. check_box_outline_blankSoaps are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic. check_box_outline_blankSoaps are a mixture of fatty acid salts and glycerol.

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Aimee Gray · Answer 1

Soaps are a mixture of fatty acid salts and glycerol.

Explanation:

Soap is made from the reaction

Fat and oil + caustic alkali = fatty acid salt + glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol)