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Nov 23, 2021 10 min

Soap! How It Works

from Spectacular Science

We use soap a lot, especially during this pandemic. Washing our hands with soap and water helps keep us safe from pesky viruses and bacteria, but also gets rid of dirt. But, how does soap work in the first place? That is what Akshay is exploring today! Join Akshay on an adventure to discover how soap works. We now have an exclusive membership where you can get access to bonus activities, episode snippets, the fact of the day, and science courses to keep the science going! Sign up for the membership at www.spectacularsci.com/membership! Please contact me at www.spectacularsci.com/contact! It makes my day when I receive your wonderful episode suggestions, comments, and questions! Here is an article that goes with this episode! It is called The Magic of Soap. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-magic-of-soap/) Here is a fun activity! It is called Soap Molecules’ Portrait! (https://spectacularsci.com/soap-molecules-portrait/)

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