Preparation of Soap
Hypothesis: Prepare by boiling a mixture of coconut oil and Sodium Hydroxide
Aim: Prepare sample of Soap using oil and Hydroxide Solution
Apparatus: Bunsen Burner, Tripod Stand, retort stand with clamp, wire gauze, two beakers, filter funnel, glass rod, spatula
Method
Heat up the cooking Oil. Make sure the cooking oil is at 100 Celsius. Then add Sodium Hydroxide into the solution and stir. The solution will start to be sticky. Eventually continue to stir (Use an electric blender to stir it). Mix some fragrance and colouring and continue to stir. Once the soap reaches trace you can pour it into a designated cup.