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2+ ions from hard water destroy the surfactant properties of the soap by forming a solid white precipitate (soap scum). A major component of that scum is calcium stearate, which arises from sodium stearate, the main component of soap.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoyou get soapy water...This is sufficient for child. Basically the chemical name of laundry soap is Sodium sterate (C17H35COONa) and that of the beauty soap is Potassium sterate (C17H35COOK). So it is quite exposed even form their formulas that they have two parts one is polar while the other is non polar. The polar part will get stick with water through Hydrogen bonding, while the remaining non-polar part will be left open to attach with certain type of dirt which is specifically non-polar say oils, grease etc. This is also the mechanism to remove any dirt.
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∙ 15y agoScum. The minerals in the water come out of solution, forming a grey precipitate.
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∙ 9y agoHard water does not produce lather with soap . So soap does not work effectively with hard water . A large amount od soap is wasted while using with hard water.
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∙ 9y agoThe one basic difference between hard water and soft water. The difference is that Hard water do not produce lather with soap while soft water produce lather with soap.
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∙ 11y agoIt separates and doesn't mix together. The soap sits at the top of the soft water. Soft water doesn't have that much minerals in it so it doesn't mix with the soap.
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∙ 13y agoDepends... what is hard water?
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How can you tell the difference between hard and soft water?
soft water easily lather witth soap but hard water do not.
What is a condition of water that can decrease soap suds and clog pipes is called what?
soft water.
What is the effect of soap and detergent in the hard water?
One effect of soap and detergent in hard water is it will not lather as well as it does in soft water. This can affect the way the soap or detergent cleans in hard water making them less effective.
What is Soft Soap?
Soft Soap is a brand of antibacterial soap. It is good to use in bathrooms and kitchens for your hands.
Why doesn't soap and detergent have the same effect on different types of water?
Soap and water react differently in both soft and hard water whereby soap works faster and detergent works slower and may not even lather.
What happens to soap in water?
It separates and doesn't mix together. The soap sits at the top of the soft water. Soft water doesn't have that much minerals in it so it doesn't mix with the soap.
What effect does soap have on soft water?
It produce lather Because it does not contains the sulphates and chlorides of Mg and Ca.
What water produces more lather when soap is added?
Water is a universal solvent and is of two types soft and hard water. Water that produces more lather when soap is added is Soft Water.
How do you do soft water from hard water?
Water is a universal solvent and there are two types of water i.e hard water and soft water. Soft water is the water that easily lather with soap while hard water does not lather with soap and is also of two type i.e temporary and permanent.
What type of water is soft water?
Water is a universal solvent and there are two types of water i.e hard water and soft water. Soft water is the water that easily lather with soap.
What is the best soap to use with soft water?
Castile soap is best for bathing with hard water.
How can you tell the difference between hard and soft water?
soft water easily lather witth soap but hard water do not.
How do you make soft soap from castial?
When bars of soap (it doesn't matter the brand) become little, don't throw them out, instead put them into a jar half filled with water. The soap will slowly dissolve into the water, and eventually, the result (over time) is soft soap.
How do you rinse shampoo from hair with very soft water?
It is easy to rinse soap off in very soft water. It is hard to rinse soap off in very hard water. You have to rinse and rinse and rinse. And it takes more soap to get things clean in very hard water.
What is a condition of water that can decrease soap suds and clog pipes is called what?
soft water.
How is hard water different from soft water?
soft water:1. makes lather with soap faster.2. use a lot of water.hard water:1. makes lather with soap in very less amount.2. soap is wasted.3. chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates of Ca and Mg are responsible.
What is the effect of soap and detergent in the hard water?
One effect of soap and detergent in hard water is it will not lather as well as it does in soft water. This can affect the way the soap or detergent cleans in hard water making them less effective.
