Chemistry, asked by Shubhaang, 9 months ago

softening of hard water is a physical or a chemical change?

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Answered by 4427
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I think it can be both but please check before writing

Answered by smartbrainz
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Removal of temporary hardness of water is an example of physical change  removal of permanent hardness of water is an example of chemical change.

Explanation:

  • Hardness of water is due to the presence of soluble salts of calcium and magnesium
  • as a result of this there is formation of scum when water is mixed with soap.
  • Temporary hardness of water involves the boiling of water filter where is in place of permanent hardness of water it is removed by making it react with certain Chemicals.
  • As a result of the chemical composition of the substance is changed and hence it is a chemical change

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