bad and good things about hard and soft water

explaining the +ves and bad things about hard and soft water

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  • Created by: Hannah
  • Created on: 24-05-11 17:36

hard water

advantages:

  • dissolved substance gives pleaseant taste
  • calcium compounds are good for bones and teeth
  • fewer heart attacks in areas with hard water
  • coating inside pipes prevents corrosion
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hard water

Disadvantages:

  • when the coating develops into scale, makes them less efficient, must be removed
  • uses up more soap - more expensive
  • leaves messy scum, tougher on laundry
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soft water

advantages:

  • makes soap lather better, clothes are cleaner
  • uses less soap, lower temps
  • less scum in the bathtub
  • no scale in pipes - boilers
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soft water

disadvantages:

  • contains more sodium and this is linked to heart disease
  • it dissolves metals such as cadmium (had been linked to hypertension) and lead.
  • also dissolves copper which your body NEEDS
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