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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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