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11/11/2020 12:09 pm
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Why detergents are better cleansing agents than soaps? Explain.
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11/11/2020 12:11 pm
It is because detergents form lot of lather even with hard water.
Hard water contains Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions which react with soap to form insoluble salts of calcium and magnesium called scum and soap goes waste. Detergents do not form insoluble compounds with Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions, therefore, these are more effective.