Soap bubbles are formed from detergent solutions (like SDS, sodium dodecyl sulfate). These bubbles are like inside-out bilayers with the hydrophobic tails are out towards the air. Explain the physical basis and structure for the formation of soap bubbles.

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Soap bubbles are formed from detergent solutions (like SDS, sodium dodecyl sulfate). These bubbles are like inside-out bilayers with the hydrophobic tails are out towards the air. Explain the physical basis and structure for the formation of soap bubbles. 

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