Chemistry, asked by MMMMMMMMMMM3748, 1 year ago

Why do soaps form scum instead of lather in hard water?

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Answered by Anonymous

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because soaps reacts with the calcium and magnesium ions and forms a white precipitate known as scum

Answered by rathikalpika

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Hard water contains calcium and magnesium salts thus leading to the formation of scum when soap is mixed
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