What is the chemical difference between detergent and soap?

What is the difference between soap and detergent?

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    Soap is prepared from fats and oils and are inactivated by hard water, unlike detergent.

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Soap is prepared from fats and oils and are inactivated by hard water, unlike detergent.

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Soaps are made of materials found in nature. Detergents are synthetic (although some of the ingredients are natural)

Soaps are made of materials found in nature. Detergents are synthetic.

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