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Why detergents are better cleansing agents than soaps ? Explain.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Soaps and Detergents:** - Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids, while detergents are typically ammonium or sulfonate salts of long-chain carboxylic acids. 2. **Interaction with Hard Water:** - Hard water contains calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium (Mg²⁺) ions. Soaps react with these ions to form insoluble precipitates known as scum. This scum can adhere to fabrics and surfaces, reducing the effectiveness of the soap in cleaning. ...
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