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A surfactant is a substance that, when mixed with a liquid, reduces its surface tension. There are usually two or more surfactants in a bar of soap.

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What do surfactant do?

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No, bar soap is not considered a common solvent. Solvents are typically liquids that dissolve other substances, while bar soap is a solid surfactant used for cleaning. It works by reducing the surface tension of water and helping to emulsify oils and dirt, allowing them to be washed away, but it does not dissolve substances in the way that traditional solvents do.


How much soap did the soap dealer deal when the soap dealer did deal soap?

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How much does the biggest soap weigh?

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