Soap Making Adventure Quiz

What is the base used for making liquid soap in the hot process?

• Citric acid

• Borax

• Sodium hydroxide

• Potassium hydroxide

How long does it take for potassium hydroxide to dissolve in water?

• 30 seconds - 1 minute

• 1-2 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

What determines the additives and designs that can be used in the cold process of soap making?

• The temperature of the room

• The type of oils used

• The color of the soap

• The brand of the base solution

What is the major difference between the hot and cold process of soap making?

• The color of the soap

• The reaction time

• The type of oils used

• The temperature of the room

What is the purpose of using an excess of base in the hot process of soap making?

• To reduce the reaction time

• To ensure the reaction goes to completion

• To speed up the reaction

• To create a thicker soap

What is the major benefit of using borax as a neutralizing agent in soap making?

• It adds color to the soap

• It increases lather

• It acts as a fragrance

• It thickens the soap

What is the recommended pH level for liquid soap meant to wash hands or skin?

• Around 8

• Below 7

• Above 10

• Around 9.2

What is the purpose of adding fluorescein to the soap?

• To add fragrance

• To increase lather

• To make the soap fluoresce under UV light

• To thicken the soap

What is the recommended action if the soap has a pH level above 10?

• Add fragrance

• Add more potassium hydroxide

• Add more borax

• Add citric acid

What is the purpose of adding boiling distilled water to the soap base?

• To add fragrance

• To thicken the soap

• To increase lather

• To dilute the soap