Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat (i) hypertension, (ii) general body pain.
Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soap to improve its antiseptic action?
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.