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How do soap bubbles join without popping?

Soap bubbles can merge when their thin films rearrange gently. A bubble film is water held between soap molecules. When two bubbles touch, the shared film can drain and settle into a new shape instead of tearing. If the film gets too thin or dry, it pops.

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