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Hard water contain calcium bicarbonate, magnesium bicarbonate in temporary hard water and calcium/magnesium sulfate in permanent hard water.
Soft water contain doesn't contain these substances or only in very limited concentations.
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Why is gold a soft mineral?
because pure gold is soft they put other minerals in it to make it hard
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.
How do you get soft water and hard water?
Soft or hard water has to do with the amount of dissolved minerals in water and what those minerals are. "Harder" water has more dissolved minerals (like calcium.)
Why is water hard or 'soft?
Mineral content. more minerals means hard
Why is rain water soft but river water hard?
rain water soft whilst falling,when it hits the ground or into rivers it mixes minerals etc which in in turn turn it hard some area like devon it stay soft
Is river water hard or soft water?
Rainwater is naturally soft but can be hardened when it has picks up calcium and magnesium which are the essential minerals in hard water.
What is the difference between the two types of water?
the difference is that soft water contains no dissolved minerals.the hard water contains dissolved minerals
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
Why wont the shampoo rinse out of your hair?
This can be a problem if you have very "soft" water. Water "hardness" or "softness" is determined by the amount and types of minerals dissolved in the water. In areas with "hard" water, many people purchase "water softeners" which remove some minerals and replace them with others.
Is drinking water in Canada hard water or soft water?
it is soft water
Why is gold a soft mineral?
because pure gold is soft they put other minerals in it to make it hard
Why do some people have soft water in their taps and some people have hard water?
It depends on the source of the water. Some regions have a lot of minerals and sediment. Others are largely setiment free.
Is Manhattan water hard or soft?
Manhattan and all New York City supplied water comes from reservoirs filled by rain water and is considered soft. Hard water contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium carbonates usually leached by water percolating (moving through) underground limestone and chalk deposits and retrieved from wells.
