The very first surfactants were
A. cooking oils
B. motor oils
C. nail polishes
D. soaps
Answer (2)
The first surfactants were soaps, made from fats or oils combined with alkalis. They reduce surface tension, aiding in cleaning by removing dirt and grease. Other forms of surfactants, such as detergents, were developed later and are typically synthetic. ;
The first surfactants were soaps, made from fats or oils combined with alkalis. Soaps work by reducing surface tension, allowing for effective cleaning. Other surfactants were developed later, with detergents becoming popular in the 20th century.
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