The sodium or potassium salt of a fatty acid is known as a ________.

Sodium Salt

A compound formed from the neutralization of an acid with sodium hydroxide, where the hydrogen of the acid is replaced with a sodium ion.

Fatty Acid

Organic molecules consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, playing vital roles in energy storage and cell membrane structure.

Identify and describe the structure and properties of soap and detergent molecules.

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Final Answer :

soap

Learning Objectives

Identify and describe the structure and properties of soap and detergent molecules.