L8. SAPONIFICATION

1. Introduction:

Let's take a saponification. We will create soap from olive oil (a Triglyceride) and a strong base (NaOH). The base plus lipid react and create soap.


2. Materials:

-600mL Beaker

-Spatula

- Watch glass 

-Stirring rod

-2 beakers 250mL

-electronic balance

-Gloves

-Safety goggles

-Hot plate

-32g NaOH

-90mL H2O

-270mL Oil

3. Procedure:

We take 32 grams of NaOH in 90 mL water and mix. 

Now we add 270 mL of oil and mix until well dissolved. We can help by heating it. Once dissolved, we add scents so the soap smells better. 

Finally we pour our solution into a mold and let stand for several days until it becomes solid. 

Finally we remove the mold and you're ready to use this soap to wash our hands. 

4. Results and observations: