Sodium and potassium are displaced from soap by calcium and magnesium ions in hard water but they are more reactive than calcium and magnesium still they get displaced.Why?
Urgan Wazir
9 Years agoGrade 10
1 Answer
preetam
9 Years ago
sodium and potassium ions are hydrophilic in nature.although they are more reactive they are likely to dissolve in water . so calcium and magnesium ions displace them.