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State one difference in the properties of potassium and sodium soaps.
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State one difference in the properties of potassium and sodium soaps.
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Potassium soaps lather more readily in water than Na soaps.
Potassium soaps have lower/less melting points.
Potassium salts are more soluble in water.
Potassium soaps are soft/mild while sodium soaps are hard.
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