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When zeolite, which is hydrated sodium aluminium silicate, is treated with hard water the sodium ions are exchanged withA. `H^(+)`ionB. `Ca^(++)` ionsC. `SO_(4)^(=)` ionsD. `Mg^(++)` ions

Answer» Correct Answer - B,D
`Na_(2)Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8).xH_(2)O" "("zerolite") + Ca^(2+) to CaAl_(2) Si_(2)O_(8).xH_(2)O+ 2Na^(+)`
or , or
`Mg^(2+) , MgAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8).xH_(2)O`


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