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Question
Differentiate between Temporary & permanent hard water with suitable examples.
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Solution
Temporary hard water : contains bicarbonate of calcium or magnesium. Hardness can be removed by boiling water.
Permanent hard water : contains sulphates or chlorides of calcium and magnesium. Hardness cannot be removed by boiling water.
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