Define the following terms: (a) Crystallization (b) Salting out as used in soap making

Define the following terms:
(a) Crystallization
(b) Salting out as used in soap making

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(a) Crystallization – The solidifying of a salt form a saturated solution on cooling.

(b) Addition of sodium chloride to soap-glycerol mixture in order to precipitate the soap.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 16, 2019 at 08:29

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