Why is ethanol added to soap? from Chemistry Chemistry in Every

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171. What kind of medicines is given to the agitated and violent patient?
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172.

Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat (i) hypertension, (ii) general body pain. 

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173.

Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soap to improve its antiseptic action?

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174.

Name two nacrotics which are used as analgesics.

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175.

Why is ethanol added to soap?


Water and oil are unable to mix, ethanol has the ability to dissolve on a partial level in water and oil. This process assists the reaction of fatty acid and sodium hydroxide to produce water, soap, salt and fatty acids.

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176.

Name a broad spectrum antibiotic and state two diseases for which it is prescribed.

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177.

Describe the functions of antibiotics and antiseptics. Give one example of each.

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178.

Name the drug used in (i) typhoid, (ii) tuberculosis,  (iii) pneumonia.

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179.

How are antiseptics distinguished from disinfectants? Give two examples of each.

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180.

Give the structure of chloramphenicol. For which disease can it be used?

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