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Tap water with lots of dissolved limestone is hard. If the calcium ions are replaced with sodium ions it is said to be soft. To determine if your tap water is hard, you can test it by using tincture of green soap. The softer the water, the more the foam. See the attached link.
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Why would tap water hard to supercool?
cause their molecules inside making tap water hard to supercool
Is the water hard or soft in county durham?
soft
What factors make water soft?
The alkaline water is a hard water - otherwise it is soft
Is Muscat water hard or soft?
i think its hard
How do you make permanent hard water soft?
Hard water is the one that does not lather with soap. Permanent hard water can be converted to soft water by adding sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), or calgon or zeolite.
Is tap water soft?
No it is not it is really hard like some water
Why would tap water hard to supercool?
cause their molecules inside making tap water hard to supercool
Can hard water make soft water?
hard water can be converted to soft water by boiling, filteration etc.
How does hard water differ chemically from soft water?
Hard water has more calcium than soft water does
Will adding salt to hard tap water improve hair softness?
Water is hard when it contains a lot of calcium. If you add table salt to it you will get hard salt water. The calcium and salt will deposit in your hair and it will be like coming home from the beach...without the sand. If you want your hair to be soft, wash it in soft water, rain water, distilled water or deionized water then follow the wash with a conditioner.
Is drinking water in Canada hard water or soft water?
it is soft water
Why is hard water better than soft water for drinking?
Because hard water is better than soft water for drinking
Is the water hard or soft?
It depends on what area you live in whether your water is hard or soft, hope that helps :)
What is the purpose of hard and soft water?
Soft water is used in all industries and for drinking; hard water can be used in agriculture.
How can you tell the difference between hard and soft water?
soft water easily lather witth soap but hard water do not.
Is the water hard or soft in county durham?
soft
Is hard water or soft water a greater solvent?
Soft water is better solvent
