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All carbonate and bicarbonates are _________(a) Alkaline(b) Acidic(c) Highly acidic(d) NeutralThe question was posed to me in homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Estimation of Hardness topic in section Water of Applied Chemistry

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The correct CHOICE is (a) ALKALINE

The explanation is: All the carbonates and BICARBONATES are alkaline in nature. So, the hardness DUE to them is CALLED carbonate hardness or alkaline hardness.



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