surface energy of the solid. A soap bubble has a larger contact angle on a solid surface displaying ultrahydrophobicity than on a hydrophilic surface - see Wetting. On a liquid surface, the contact angle of the soap bubble depends on its size - smaller bubbles have lower contact angles.

Floatation

The liquid shell of a soap bubble is heavier than air. However the gas inside a bubble typically contains more water

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