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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.

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How do you do soft water from hard water?

Water is a universal solvent and there are two types of water i.e hard water and soft water. Soft water is the water that easily lather with soap while hard water does not lather with soap and is also of two type i.e temporary and permanent.


Can hard water make soft water?

hard water can be converted to soft water by boiling, filteration etc.


What minerals are in hard and soft water?

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.


Does boiling hard water make it soft?

Boiling hard water does not make it soft. Boiling water only removes some impurities and kills bacteria, but it does not change the mineral content that makes water hard. To soften hard water, a water softener system is needed.


Can bleaching powder make hard water soft?

yes


Can ground oyster shell soften hard water?

Ground oyster shells will make soft water harder. Therefore, it will make hard water, harder.


How does hard water differ chemically from soft water?

Hard water has more calcium than soft water does


How do you make soft mesh hard mesh?

The simplest way to make soft mesh into hard mesh is by wraping it in a towel and soaking it in water for 3-6 hours depending on how hard you want your mesh?


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.