hard water C3

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

it makes scum and scale...

  • hard water won't easily form scum and scale with soap you get a scum instead
  • hard water also forms furring of the pipes, boilers and kettles, this reduces the efficiency and may need to be replaced - costs a lot of money
  • scale means that it takes longer to boil as it becomes a thermal insulator - becomes less efficient
  • it also forms a scum on the surface of tea 

Advantages of this water

  • calcium ions are good for bones and teeth
  • it forms a protective coating inside pipes and protects…

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ZinaK - Team GR

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On the first line I think you mean it won't form lather