Chemistry, asked by Krishn18, 11 months ago

State the advantages and disadvantages of hard water?

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Answered by Anonymous
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Advantages:-
Hard water is good for making our bones and teeth stronger when we drink it. The reason hard water is capable of doing this is because it contains high amounts of calcium and iron, which are good for the bones and teeth. This means the more hard water you drink, the stronger your bones and teeth are going to become.

Hard water does not dissolve lead, and as a result of this it does not lead to lead poisoning if lead pipes are used in transferring the water into households.

Hard water tastes better than soft water.

Hard water is generally safer for drinking than soft water


Disadvantages:-
Since hard water does not lather easily with soap, it wastes a great deal of soap when it is used in washing. It therefore is not economical to be used in washing.

It is not advisable to use hard water in washing white fabrics since it tends to stain white fabrics by making them appear grey. More often than not when you use hard water to wash your white clothes, you are going to see the clothes turning grey after you have washed them. This is what hard water often does to white fabrics.

Hard water is not good for dyeing materials. This is why the dyeing industry doesn’t use it to work.

Hard water forms annoying limescales in containers such as kettles, pots, pipes, etc.


Answered by probrainsme102
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Answer:

  • Advantage :strengthen the bones and teeth, hard water serves as a nutritional supplement.
  • Disadvantage: Unfit for washing clothes

Explanation:

Advantage:

  • it includes calcium and magnesium, which strengthen the bones and teeth, hard water serves as a nutritional supplement.
  • Manganese and calcium are present, which reduces constipation and facilitates bowel motions.
  • One of the best things about hard water is the high mineral content.
  • Calcium in water aids in the development of bones and teeth.
  • When water passes through limestone and chalk, which include the minerals calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, the water gets harder.

Dis-Advantage:

  • When hard water is heated, limescale forms and is deposited in particular places.
  • Appliances for heating water and water pipes both have furring.
  • The buildup of deposits in pipes and appliances can result in blockages, and in appliances, it can reduce energy efficiency and shorten life
  • can make garments appear dull and grey, losing all of its color.
  • With soap or detergents, lathering is challenging.
  • Additionally, using hard water increases the likelihood of scum buildup, which wastes soap.
  • Regarding its impact on people, hard water can cause dry skin and hair.

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