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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

What causes the temporary and permanent hardness of water ? ?

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12 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Anjali Ahuja
11 Years ago
Hi Student
Hard water contains dissolved magnesium(Mg++) and calcium ions(Ca++). These make it more difficult for the water to form a lather with soap. Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogencarbonate (which is removed by boiling). Permanent hardness is caused by dissolved calcium sulfate (which is not removed by boiling).