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Explain the cleaning action of soap. Why do soaps not work in hard water?

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Soap has hydrocarbon part which is hydrophobic and attract dirt, grease, oil, etc. Whereas hydrophobic part – CooNa attracts water which takes away oil, dirt, and grease.

Soaps do not work in hard water because Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions present in hard water.



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