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Which Chemical is Used in Bubble Gun?

Bubble guns are trendy toys children, and adults use to bring a touch of whimsy to outdoor events, parties, or just an ordinary afternoon in the backyard. The floating, shimmering bubbles they produce can be pretty mesmerizing. But have you ever stopped to wonder what makes these bubbles possible? What is the magical chemical used in bubble guns that creates these beautiful orbs? The Magic Ingredient: Soap The answer is relatively straightforward: soap. Yes, the soap you use for cleaning your hands, dishes, or clothes. The primary chemical used in bubble guns and all bubble-making solutions is soap or detergent. The reason soap is used is because of its unique physical properties. Soap molecules have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-hating) tail. When soap is added to water, these molecules align into a spherical layer, with the hydrophilic heads pointing towards the water and the hydrophobic tails pointing outwards. This forms a thin film of water sandwiched ...