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How does soap make bubbles?

How does soap make bubbles?

Update: 2025-02-06
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We know how important it is to wash our hands with soap and warm water. Get between the fingers, under the nails, all that good stuff. But why does soap get all foamy when you add water? Where do those bubbles come from? We asked University of Minnesota professor Frank Bates to help us find the answer.


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How does soap make bubbles?

How does soap make bubbles?

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