Why is Washing Soda is used to remove the permanent hardness of water?
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The carbonate ions from sodium carbonate react with the calcium and magnesium ions in the water to produce insoluble product.
calcium ions + sodium carbonate → calcium carbonate + sodium ions
Ca
+2
+Na
2
CO
3
→CaCO
3
+2Na
+
The water is softened because it no longer contains dissolved calcium ions and magnesium ions, hence we can say that it is converted in soft water. It will now form lather easily with soap.
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Sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, is also known as washing soda. It can remove temporary and permanent hardness from water. ... The water is softened because it no longer contains dissolved calcium ions and magnesium ions. It will form lather more easily with soap
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