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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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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.
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.
Is there a difference in how soft water and hard water dissolves substances?
yes
Where is hard AND soft water found in the UK?
My penis
Equation for hard water and soft water?
Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can lead to scale buildup in pipes and appliances. Soft water, on the other hand, has been treated to remove these minerals, making it less likely to cause scale buildup. The main equation to differentiate hard water from soft water is the presence of these dissolved minerals in hard water.
Is tap water soft?
No it is not it is really hard like some water
How does hard water differ chemically from soft water?
Hard water has more calcium than soft water does
Can hard water make soft water?
hard water can be converted to soft water by boiling, filteration etc.
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 :)
How can I effectively water plants that require soft water to thrive?
To effectively water plants that require soft water to thrive, you can use rainwater or distilled water instead of tap water, which is usually hard. This will help prevent the build-up of minerals in the soil that can harm the plants. Additionally, you can consider using a water softener or filtration system to remove excess minerals from your tap water before using it on your plants.
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 does a soft egg become hard?
you boil it in boiling water
Is clay hard or soft?
it is not hard,only when put in oven,so it is soft
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.
