English

Why soaps do not produce foam with hard water?

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Why soaps do not produce foam with hard water?

Very Short Answer
Advertisements

Solution

Soaps do not produce foam with hard water because hard water contains Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions, which react with soap to form insoluble precipitates (scum) instead of lather.

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
2025-2026 (March) 31/4/1

APPEARS IN

Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×