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foam is created by small bubbles or mycelles. These are formed by molecules which are hydrophobic (repelled by water) on one end and hydrophilic (attracted by water) on the other. In water, these molecules form a 2 molecule thick layer with the hydrophobic tails on the inside (protected from water) and the hydrophilic ends on the outer side (touching the water). This layer forms the skin/membrane of a bubble. Oil is hydrophobic and disrupts the formation of this 2 molecule thick membrane.

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