Question

Distinguish between hard water and soft water​

Answer 1

Hard water... is water that contains an appreciable quantity of dissolved minerals (like calcium and magnesium). Soft water... is treated water in which the only ion is sodium. As rainwater falls, it is naturally soft. ... On the other hand, soft water tastes salty and is sometimes not suitable for drinking.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Hard Water-

• It has higher mineral concentration than soft water.
• It contains calcium carbonate at concentrations more than 60mg/l
• It mainly contains calcium and magnesium ions.
• It gives an insoluble curd with soap rather than lather.
• It cannot be used as drinking water daily.
• It has a characterstic taste.

Soft Water-

• It has lower mineral concentration than hard water.
• It contains calcium carbonate at concentrations below than 60mg/l
• It mainly contains calcium, magnesium and sodium ions as well.
• It gives lather with soap.
• It can be used as drinking water daily.
• It has salty taste.

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