NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
What happens to the insoluble soaps in hard water?
Options
- AThey become soluble upon contact with water
- BThey separate as scum in water
- CThey create a lathering effect
- DThey enhance the cleaning power of water
Correct answer
B. They separate as scum in water
Step-by-step solution
The insoluble soaps formed in hard water separate as scum in the water.