A) Esterification
B) Saponification
C) Transesterification
D) Neutralization

A) Hydrochloric Acid
B) Lye (Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide)
C) Citric Acid
D) Acetic Acid

A) Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)
B) Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
C) Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
D) Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

A) Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH)
B) Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
C) Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
D) Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH)

A) Lye is poisonous if inhaled.
B) Lye is only dangerous if ingested.
C) Lye is flammable.
D) Lye is corrosive and can cause burns.

A) Oils only add fragrance.
B) Oils prevent the lye from reacting.
C) Oils act as a coloring agent.
D) Oils react with lye to create soap.

A) Olive Oil
B) Glycerin
C) Borax
D) Water

A) Adding extra lye to the recipe.
B) Using only animal fats.
C) Adding extra fragrance to the recipe.
D) Adding extra oil to the recipe to ensure no lye remains.

A) The point where the soap batter thickens enough to leave a trail.
B) The type of fragrance added.
C) The amount of lye used.
D) The temperature of the oils.

A) Refrigerating the soap during curing.
B) Using only frozen oils.
C) Combining lye and oils at lower temperatures.
D) Using only cold water.

A) Curing the soap in a heated oven.
B) Cooking the soap batter after it has reached trace.
C) Heating the lye before mixing.
D) Using only hot water.

A) Freezing the soap to preserve it.
B) Allowing the soap to sit for several weeks to harden and lose excess water.
C) Adding extra fragrance to the soap.
D) Boiling the soap to remove impurities.

A) It prevents the soap from melting.
B) It allows the soap to harden, and the saponification process to complete.
C) It changes the color of the soap.
D) It makes the soap more fragrant.

A) Acrylic Paint
B) Food Coloring
C) Hair Dye
D) Clay

A) Sand
B) Salt
C) Oatmeal
D) Sugar

A) Asking a friend.
B) Using the same amount as oil.
C) Using a soap calculator.
D) Guessing.

A) To make the soap lather better.
B) To add fragrance and potential therapeutic benefits.
C) To help the soap harden faster.
D) To make the soap last longer.

A) Aluminum
B) Stainless steel
C) Glass
D) Heat-resistant plastic

A) Rinse immediately with large amounts of water.
B) Ignore it and wait for it to heal.
C) Apply vinegar.
D) Cover with a bandage.

A) Shea butter
B) Olive oil
C) Coconut oil
D) Castor oil

A) Lard
B) Coconut oil
C) Shea butter
D) Palm oil

A) Using too much liquid or not enough hard oils.
B) Curing for too long.
C) Using too much lye.
D) Adding too much fragrance.

A) Adding too much water.
B) Using too much lye or too many cleansing oils.
C) Using too much superfat.
D) Not curing the soap long enough.

A) Dreaded Orange Spots, a sign of rancidity.
B) Dangerous Oil Syndrome, a dangerous chemical reaction.
C) Deodorant Oil Separation, oil leaking from deodorant.
D) Drying Oil Surface, the skin drying out.

A) To harden the bar and add a protective layer.
B) To increase lather.
C) To make the soap more transparent.
D) To add fragrance.

A) An additive used to harden soap.
B) An additive used to increase lather.
C) A type of fragrance.
D) A natural byproduct of saponification, a humectant.

A) In the refrigerator.
B) In direct sunlight to prevent spoilage.
C) Mixed together for easy access.
D) In clearly labeled, airtight containers, away from children and pets.

A) Using distilled water.
B) Using less water than the soap calculator recommends.
C) Using tap water.
D) Using more water than the soap calculator recommends.

A) Certain fragrances, high temperatures, or a recipe imbalance.
B) Adding too much colorant.
C) Too much stirring.
D) Using only natural oils.

A) Exactly 7.
B) Between 2 and 4.
C) Between 8 and 10.
D) Between 12 and 14.