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If you poke at a soap bubble floating in air it pops. Can you make an underwater air bubble pop when you poke at it? I say no, my wife thinks you can.
What say you? And why?
What say you? And why?
KuifjePDX said:If you poke at a soap bubble floating in air it pops. Can you make an underwater air bubble pop when you poke at it? I say no, my wife thinks you can.
What say you? And why?
Bubbles form underwater when gases, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, are released from a source, such as a fish or a plant, and rise to the surface of the water. As the bubbles rise, they collect any other gases that are dissolved in the water, creating a larger bubble.
Bubbles tend to pop faster in cold water because cold water has a higher concentration of dissolved gases, such as oxygen, which are attracted to the surface of the bubble. This causes the bubble to shrink and eventually pop.
Yes, bubbles can form in saltwater just like in freshwater. However, saltwater typically has a higher concentration of dissolved gases, which makes it more difficult for bubbles to form and last for a longer period of time.
The depth of the water can affect bubble formation in a few ways. As the depth increases, the water pressure also increases, which can compress the gases and make it more difficult for bubbles to form. Additionally, deeper waters may have different temperatures and concentrations of dissolved gases, which can also impact bubble formation.
Bubbles can appear to have different colors underwater due to the way light is refracted through the water. The colors of the bubble may also be influenced by the colors of objects or organisms that are nearby, as well as the angle at which the light hits the bubble.