Hard water

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  • Hard water
    • Formed when magnesium and calcium ions dissolve in water
      • Rivers reservoirs as rocks have magnesium and calcium ions
    • Permanent
      • Stays hard when boiled
    • Hard water reacts with soap to form scum
    • Disadvantage is costs more and have to boil for longer
  • more soup produces lather

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