Sample Activity of Integration – Salts

Context

The villagers are complaining of the high prices of liquid soap at the open market; yet it is of poor quality The Youth Club to which you belong would like to prepare and sell better liquid soap at a cheaper price but with a profit to generate income to run its activities. You have been requested to train the members in how to prepare the liquid soap.

 Support Materials

 Task

Using your knowledge of acids, bases and salts, prepare a chart that will aid you in the training. It should include:

• The title.
• The chemical nature of liquid soap (chemical name is not required).
• Uses of liquid soap.
• Materials required.
• Precautions / safety.
• Cheap sources of the materials.
• The method and importance of each step and chemical involved.
• A simple word equation for the formation of liquid soap.
• What you would add to produce better liquid soap.