Question

The "hardness" of water describes _____.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The "hardness" of water describes the presence of insoluble calcium and magnesium salts i think...:)

Answer 3

Hai Sweet Friend, @nissabadass WelcoMe To OpeN studY !!

Answer 4

Why dont u check this for a greater detail
https://www.google.co.in/search?q=hard+water&oq=hard+water&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2256j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

Answer 5

@Abhisar Hey, everything is available in Google Unfortunately, explanations might not make the student understand in detail considering from his view. So Applaud simple explanation which help them have a clear idea !

Answer 6

agreed but since @shreehari499 had already given the simple explanation i thought link below will be useful for in depth information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_water

Answer 7

well, type Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_water Still, Lazy guys don't rrefer so i suggest giving out your explanation as "What if your explanation makes him understand more than @shreehari499 explanation.

By the way, for giving out explanations, you don't have to pay right ! LOL

Answer 8

@nissabadass The simplest way to determine the hardness of water is the lather/froth test: soap or toothpaste, when agitated, lathers easily in soft water but not in hard water. Also, they vary in mineral compositions !

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Answer 9

it depends upon impurities it contains

Answer 10

are calcium and magnesium

Answer 11

ok