Please help me! Give the chemical name of a common example of an acid or a base used to clean grease

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Dittonamed · Answer 1 · 2021-12-10T02:09:45+0000

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Potassium or sodium hydroxide (KOH or NaOH) react with triglycerides to form soap (the process is called saponification, the reaction of a strong alkali with fats and oils). Soap is alkaline in nature and is an effective cleansing agent. It is a useful mild antiseptic and can treat heavy metal poisoning.

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