16.28 Why do soaps not work in hard water?
16.28 Why do soaps not work in hard water?
16.28
The commonly used soaps are the sodium and potassium salts of higher fatty acids. They are soluble in water and give good lather to it. On the other hand, calcium and magnesium salts of higher fatty acids (calcium and magnesium soaps) are insoluble in water and do not produce lather. Hard wate
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