Chemistry, asked by vedvshahvs, 11 months ago

Give the reason for the formation of scum when soaps are used with hard water?

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Answered by likhitha77
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scum is formed due to reaction of soap with calcium and magnesium salts present in hard water
Answered by ayushghogre7
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Hard water has Calcium and Magnesium ions which reacts with soap to form calcium and magnesium salts of fatty acids which are insoluble in water and is called scump( Curdy White Precipatate).

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