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Soap isn't complete dissolvable in the water. That mixed with body oil (also undissovable) begins to build up and form a layer around the tub.

"Ability to rust is a chemical property of iron"

"Words such as rust, corrode usually signify a chemical change." p. 53 Sect. 2.4, from chem book by Prentice Hall

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