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here two type of hardness

1-temporery

2-permanent

*temporery hardness-it is also known as carbonate hardness and alkiliny hardness.it is unstable hardness.it is remove by boiling.it is the due presence of carbonate.

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How can you tell the difference between hard and soft water?

Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can leave behind white deposits on surfaces. Soft water, on the other hand, has lower mineral content and does not leave deposits. You can also test water hardness with a testing kit or check local water reports.


What is the difference between foaming capacity of hard and soft water?

Hard water has a lower foaming capacity compared to soft water because the presence of minerals such as calcium and magnesium interferes with the formation of soap lather. Soft water, on the other hand, allows for more effective lathering with soap due to the absence of these minerals.


How can Hard water convert into soft water?

Hard water refers to water that has very high mineral content, which affects its behavior in pipes and its affect on other chemicals like soap, where it often causes the formation of soap scum. Hard water also has a tendency to form deposits in pipes. Normally you wouldn't WANT to make water become hard, and there are systems for trying to reduce the "hardness" of water in the pipes of your home.


Why is cement not reversible after mixing with water?

Cement undergoes a chemical reaction called hydration when it is mixed with water, forming a hard and strong material. This reaction creates new compounds that cannot be reversed back into their original state through simple drying or evaporation. Once cement has fully cured, the bond created between the water and cement particles is permanent.


What is the difference between hard water and soft water?

The presence of calcium and magnesium salts in the form of hydrogencarbonate, chloride and sulphate in water makes water 'hard'. Hard water does not give lather with soap. Whereas, water free from souluble salts of calcium and magnesium is called soft water. It gives lather with soap. And also hard water forms scum(precipitate) with soap, therefore unsutable for laundry but soft water does not form scum.

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What is the difference between temporary hard water and permanent hard water?

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How do you make permanent hard water soft?

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What is the difference between the two types of water?

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What is the difference between hard water and soft water and why is it easier to bath in soft water?

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What is the difference between hard disk and hard drive?

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What is difference between hard salami and regular salami?

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What minerals are in hard and soft water?

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How is potassium palmitate used in the determination of water hardness?

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Is there a difference in how soft water and hard water dissolves substances?

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What is the difference between saltwater creatures and freshwater creatures?

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