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Answer the following.
How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants?
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AIAntiseptics are applied to living tissues (wounds, cuts, skin) to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms, whereas disinfectants are applied to non-living objects (floors, instruments) and are too harsh for living tissues.
From ISC 2018 Chemistry Paper 1, question 3(a).