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put simply limescale is caused by the reversal of the reaction that takes place to make hard water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium when the reaction is reversed this is what causes limescale.
to test for hard water use a block of standard soap and if the soap makes scum the water is hard water if it creates bubbles it is soft water
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How is limescale produced?
limescale is produced by acids and alakilies
Is natural limescale remover an acid or alkaline?
an acid. acid dissolves limescale
Does limescale remover have acid in it?
yes
Where are kettles made?
kettles are normally made in china or japan!
Is calcium the same as limescale?
Calcium (Ca) is a chemical element. Limescale is a mixture of compounds, the most important being the calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
What is another name for limescale in kettles?
The limescale is a poor conductor of heat and makes the boiling of water more difficult and expensive. The limescale affects heat transfer.
What happens to kettle when water boiled?
Hi there when the kettle is boiled the water inside is heated up to boiling point.This is because the coil inside the kettle gets heated by electricity very rapidly and transfers the heat to the water making it boil. The coil some times get a build up of natural chemicals on it such as limescale and therefore has to be cleaned . Now a days we have filter kettles which get rid of the limescale as water is added to the kettle.
What happens when you don't clean limescale?
It ruins whatever it's on. If its inside a kettle then you will end up drinking the limescale which isn't very nice.
How do kettles whistle?
Kettles are very simple. Kettles whistle when the air inside of them is moving incredibly fast and is pushed through small openings in the kettle.
How is limescale produced?
limescale is produced by acids and alakilies
How can you prevent white layers inside kettles?
You can use white vinegar
Hollow land form left by melting ice?
Kettles
Will caustic soda remove limescale?
No - Bicarbonate of Soda is alkaline and will not remove the alkaline limescale. Vinegar is acidic and will therefore dissolve the alkaline limescale.
Is natural limescale remover an acid or alkaline?
an acid. acid dissolves limescale
What evidence from inside kettles suggests that some rocks dissolve?
Hard water (or 'lime') scale.
How do you say Limescale in Spanish?
The Spanish word for Limescale is "Sarro"
What part of speech is kettles?
kettles is noun
