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Why should soapy hands be rinsed under running water and not in a basin?

ASoap does not dissolve in a basin
BBasin water can bring germs back to hands
CRunning water is always much warmer
DBasin water makes the hands too dry
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Basin water can bring germs back to hands
Water standing in a basin can carry germs, so rinsing there can put them back on clean hands.
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