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What does a detergent do to water to help the bubbles last

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It reduces the [surface] tension of the water to form bubbles

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Detergent lowers the surface tension of water enough so that bubbles can form. ... Glycerin makes stronger, longer-lasting bubbles, but corn syrup is often substituted in bubble solutions because it is cheaper.

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