Hard Water

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  • Created on: 26-03-13 18:25
When is scum formed?
When soap reacts with dissolved compounds in hard water.
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How can hard water be made soft?
By removing dissolved calcium and magnesium ions that react with soap.
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What do hydrocarbonate ions decompose to form?
Carbonate ions, carbon dioxide and water.
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How can hardness from temporary hard water be removed?
By boiling.
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Card 2

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How can hard water be made soft?

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By removing dissolved calcium and magnesium ions that react with soap.

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What do hydrocarbonate ions decompose to form?

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Card 4

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How can hardness from temporary hard water be removed?

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