Practice Hard And Soft Water (3.7) - Water

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Question 1.
What is hard water?
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Think about the minerals present in hard water.
Question 2.
What does soft water do with soap?
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Consider the presence of minerals.
3Question 3.
What is hard water primarily composed of?
- Sodium and Potassium
- Calcium and Magnesium
- Chloride and Sulfate
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Consider the minerals that prevent soap lathering.
4Question 4.
True or False: Soft water lathers easily with soap.
- True
- False
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Think about the composition of soft vs. hard water.
Question 5.
You are provided with two water samples: one that lathers well with soap and one that does not. How would you determine which one is hard and which one is soft? Discuss the methods.
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Consider what happens when you mix soap with each sample.
Question 6.
Explain how the presence of hard water could impact a household over time and what steps could be taken to remedy the situation.
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Think of practical ways households adjust to water quality.

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