1.

Explain the process of softening of temporary hardness by Clark’s method.

Answer»

Temporary hard water is converted into soft water by adding required amount of calcium hydroxide. In this method Mg2+ ions are precipitated as Mg(OH)2 and Ca2+ ions are precipitated as CaCO3.

Mg (HCO3)2 →Mg (OH)2 + 2CO2

Ca (HCO3)2→ 2CaCO→ 2H2O + 2CO2.

The insoluble precipitates can be removed by filtration.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions