Chem 2.1 Hard Water

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Water that lathers easily with soap is said to be called?
Soft water
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Why is hard water inefficient?
Hard water uses more soap to produce lather and wash effectively
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How is scum produced?
Dissolved compounds react with soap to form scum
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How do dissolved compounds get in to the water?
When water passes through rocks, compounds from rock can dissolve into water
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What compounds will create scum in the water?
Calcium and Magnesium ions
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State the symbols and ionic charge
Ca2+ and Mg2+
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How is scale produced?
When temporary hard water is heated, an insoluble product called scale is produced
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What is bad about scale?
It can clog up appliances and reduce efficiency for example, a kettle
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How is calcium good for us?
Helps develop strong bones and teeth, reduces risk of heart disease
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What is the difference between scum and scale?
Scum is formed when soap reacts with compounds in hard water, scale is formed when temporary hard water is boiled
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Why is it better to drink hard water rather than soft?
Hard water has minerals in it that contribute to a healthy diet
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Why is hard water inefficient?

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Hard water uses more soap to produce lather and wash effectively

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How is scum produced?

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How do dissolved compounds get in to the water?

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What compounds will create scum in the water?

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