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2. What causes the hardness of water? |
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Answer» Answer: Hardness in WATER is caused by dissolved CALCIUM and, to a lesser extent, magnesium. It is usually expressed as the equivalent quantity of calcium CARBONATE. Depending on pH and alkalinity, hardness above about 200 mg/l can RESULT in scale deposition, particularly on heating. |
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