Practice - Removal of Hardness
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Practice Questions
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What is temporary hardness caused by?
💡 Hint: Think about what can be easily removed by boiling.
What is the purpose of washing soda in hard water?
💡 Hint: Remember, it helps in softening hard water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of hardness can be removed by boiling?
💡 Hint: Recall which hardness type is associated with bicarbonates.
True or False: Washing soda can only remove temporary hardness.
💡 Hint: Think about all the types of hardness it addresses.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a water supply with 200 mg/L of calcium and 100 mg/L of magnesium. Determine the concentration of hardness in mg/L and suggest the methods to treat this water.
💡 Hint: Consider how boiling affects the bicarbonate while calculating total hardness.
Evaluate the effectiveness of using only boiling for a water supply that has both types of hardness and discuss the reasoning.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences between the types of hardness and the methods available.
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