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No, soap does not need to have bubbles to be effective. The primary function of soap is to break down oils and dirt, allowing them to be rinsed away with water. While bubbles can indicate the presence of surfactants and enhance the sensory experience of using soap, the cleaning action occurs at the molecular level regardless of whether bubbles are present.

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Can soap in a cobalt blue shaving mug be melted in a microwave?

A microwave oven is designed to heat water, or substances which contain water. It does not work well for substances that do not contain water, and that includes soap. However, you could put the soap in water in a shaving mug, and the water could be made hot enough to melt the soap.


Why is lather of soap always white?

There are two things at work, here: The first has to do with way the light that is reflected. The spherical bubbles reflect all colors, the achromatic sum of which is white. This is the same as a cloud on a sunny day, where water particles work the same way as the bubbles and give the cloud a white appearance. The second has to do with the density of the particulate in the water; keep in mind that, other than the particulate floating in the water, the water itelf is clear. Once it is broken down to a foam, the colored particles are diffused. This is the same as grinding up a colored substance; if you grind it fine enough relative to the particles which color it, it will turn white.


How do you clear air bubbles from the manometer tubes?

To clear air bubbles from manometer tubes, you can gently tap the tubes to try and dislodge the bubbles. You can also try adding more liquid to the tubes to push the air bubbles out. If these methods do not work, you may need to empty the tubes and refill them with liquid.


Why are carefulaccurate observation necessary in chemistry practical work?

why are careful, accurate observations necessary in chemistry practical work.


Explain the principles behind the reason why you see colours on soap bubbles Detailed explanation of the related scientific theory and required conditions must be provided?

This sounds like a homework problem, so I will point you in a direction and let you do the rest of the work. The effect is due to wave canceling/enhancing interference between light reflecting from near and far sides a thin film of transparent material. Different colors appear in places where the thickness of the film differs. This is also the same effect as the colors seen looking at a thin oil slick on water. Except the thin film here is oil, not soap bubble solution.

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Which soap makes more bubbles?

Oh, dude, that's an intense question about bubbles! Technically speaking, soap with a higher concentration of surfactants will produce more bubbles due to lower surface tension. So, if you're looking to have a bubbly bath time extravaganza, go for the soap with more surfactants. But hey, bubbles are bubbles, right? Just enjoy the sudsy fun!


How do bubbles work and what factors determine their size and longevity?

Bubbles are formed when a thin film of soapy water traps air inside. The size and longevity of bubbles are determined by factors such as the thickness of the soap film, the amount of air trapped inside, and environmental conditions like humidity and wind.


How do you produce more suds in a laundry powder?

Well it is work by dish soap


Which is proper grammar - 'work well' or 'work good'?

Because 'work' is a verb, an adverb - well - is necessary. 'Work well' would be proper grammar.


Which dish soap works best on Greece?

A dish soap with a detergent content higher than the water content works better on grease. A soap that has a degreaser in it will work well too.


Can regular liquid soap work in a foaming dispenser?

Regular liquid soap may not work well in a foaming dispenser as it may not produce the same foaming effect as foaming soap. Foaming soap is typically diluted and has a specific formula designed to work with the foaming mechanism of the dispenser. Using regular liquid soap may clog or damage the foaming mechanism over time.


Which detergent makes the most bubbles out of tide detergent or palmolive?

Palm Olive because Tide Detergent doesn't work. I am doing a science experiment including these two things. Tide detergent did not make any bubbles. I am still trying to figure out why but yah. Hope this helps!


Can foaming hand soap work in a non-foaming dispenser?

From first hand experience, foaming hand soap will work in a non-foaming dispenser. Although the soap will come out as regular soap, not foam. The foaming soap will work as regular soap, just not foaming soap.


How do you get the smell of onion off your hands?

well, water and soap will usually get the smell right out.


What could give you clear skin?

well u can put vasoline, achohol, also toothpaste on the acne. That will work But try the special soap they have out. P.S. The toothpaste does work


What is the work of NaCl in soap preparation?

Sodium chloride is added to precipitate the soap.


What kind of soap can you use as a dental separating medium?

You should not use soap as a dental separating medium. Dental separating mediums are specially formulated to prevent materials from bonding together during the dental procedure. Using soap may not provide the necessary barrier, can cause contamination, and may affect the quality of the dental work.