Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a synthetic detergent (surfactant) used in shampoos and toothpaste. Soap is a natural detergent from fats/oils. Starch and cellulose are natural polymers, not detergents. SLS has a sulfate group and works well in hard water.
Explanation:
In electrolytic refining, impure copper is the anode, pure copper is the cathode, and CuSO₄ acidified with H₂SO₄ is the electrolyte. Copper dissolves from anode and pure copper deposits on cathode. Smelting is reduction with coke.
Explanation:
BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand. It is a measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose the organic matter present in a water sample. High BOD indicates severe organic pollution and poor water quality for aquatic life.
No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!