A) Saponification B) Neutralization C) Esterification D) Transesterification
A) Acetic Acid B) Hydrochloric Acid C) Citric Acid D) Lye (Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide)
A) Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) B) Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) C) Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) D) Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)
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 flammable. C) Lye is only dangerous if ingested. D) Lye is corrosive and can cause burns.
A) Oils prevent the lye from reacting. B) Oils act as a coloring agent. C) Oils react with lye to create soap. D) Oils only add fragrance.
A) Borax B) Glycerin C) Olive Oil 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 type of fragrance added. B) The amount of lye used. C) The temperature of the oils. D) The point where the soap batter thickens enough to leave a trail.
A) Using only frozen oils. B) Using only cold water. C) Refrigerating the soap during curing. D) Combining lye and oils at lower temperatures.
A) Heating the lye before mixing. B) Cooking the soap batter after it has reached trace. C) Using only hot water. D) Curing the soap in a heated oven.
A) Freezing the soap to preserve it. B) Boiling the soap to remove impurities. C) Adding extra fragrance to the soap. D) Allowing the soap to sit for several weeks to harden and lose excess water.
A) It makes the soap more fragrant. B) It allows the soap to harden, and the saponification process to complete. C) It changes the color of the soap. D) It prevents the soap from melting.
A) Food Coloring B) Acrylic Paint C) Hair Dye D) Clay
A) Sand B) Salt C) Oatmeal D) Sugar
A) Using a soap calculator. B) Asking a friend. C) Using the same amount as oil. D) Guessing.
A) To add fragrance and potential therapeutic benefits. B) To make the soap lather better. C) To make the soap last longer. D) To help the soap harden faster.
A) Aluminum B) Stainless steel C) Glass D) Heat-resistant plastic
A) Ignore it and wait for it to heal. B) Cover with a bandage. C) Rinse immediately with large amounts of water. D) Apply vinegar.
A) Coconut oil B) Olive oil C) Castor oil D) Shea butter
A) Coconut oil B) Lard C) Shea butter D) Palm oil
A) Curing for too long. B) Using too much lye. C) Using too much liquid or not enough hard oils. D) Adding too much fragrance.
A) Using too much superfat. B) Not curing the soap long enough. C) Using too much lye or too many cleansing oils. D) Adding too much water.
A) Dreaded Orange Spots, a sign of rancidity. B) Deodorant Oil Separation, oil leaking from deodorant. C) Drying Oil Surface, the skin drying out. D) Dangerous Oil Syndrome, a dangerous chemical reaction.
A) To increase lather. B) To make the soap more transparent. C) To harden the bar and add a protective layer. D) To add fragrance.
A) An additive used to increase lather. B) An additive used to harden soap. C) A type of fragrance. D) A natural byproduct of saponification, a humectant.
A) In clearly labeled, airtight containers, away from children and pets. B) In direct sunlight to prevent spoilage. C) In the refrigerator. D) Mixed together for easy access.
A) Using more water than the soap calculator recommends. B) Using less water than the soap calculator recommends. C) Using distilled water. D) Using tap water.
A) Using only natural oils. B) Certain fragrances, high temperatures, or a recipe imbalance. C) Too much stirring. D) Adding too much colorant.
A) Exactly 7. B) Between 2 and 4. C) Between 12 and 14. D) Between 8 and 10. |