How do bubbles close when forming?

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Bubbles form through the attraction of soap molecules, which causes the hole created during detachment to shrink and close, resulting in a complete sphere. This phenomenon is often compared to bubbles formed during the boiling of water. In a bubble chamber, particles do not create bubbles; instead, they leave tracks as they move through the liquid. The discussion highlights the importance of surface area minimization in bubble formation. Understanding these principles clarifies the mechanics behind bubble formation in various contexts.
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How can something subatomic blow bubbles in a chamber?
 
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What phenomena are you thinking about? Bubbles created during boiling of water?
 
jedishrfu said:
What phenomena are you thinking about? Bubbles created during boiling of water?

The bubble blowing phenomenon I would say...
How does the sphere close?
 
7555 said:
How can something subatomic blow bubbles in a chamber?
Like in a bubble chamber you mean?

The particles that leave tracks in the bubble chamber do not blow the bubbles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_chamber
 

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