Water Hardness Factors Quiz
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What contributes to the hardness of water due to the formation of gypsum?

  • Dissolved calcium sulfate (correct)
  • Dissolved CO2
  • Dissolved oxygen
  • Dissolved magnesium
  • Which factor leads to the formation of metal oxides or metal sulfides, contributing to water hardness?

  • Dissolved oxygen (correct)
  • Dissolved calcium sulfate
  • Dissolved magnesium
  • Dissolved CO2
  • What is responsible for reducing the pH of water and increasing its acidity?

  • Dissolved CO2 (correct)
  • Dissolved calcium sulfate
  • Dissolved magnesium
  • Dissolved oxygen
  • Which dissolved mineral is insoluble in water and contributes to water hardness?

    <p>Calcium sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the hydration process of dissolved calcium sulfate?

    <p>Formation of gypsum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the equivalent of calcium carbonate for measuring water hardness?

    <p>Equivalent of CaCO3 = Chemical equivalent of calcium carbonate / Chemical equivalent of hardness producing substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit represents the weight of a solution per million units of weight of the solution?

    <p>Parts per million (ppm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does milligram per liter (mg/L) represent in the context of water hardness measurement?

    <p>Amount of calcium carbonate and other salts present per liter of solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common method for calculating hardness by measuring the hardness of water?

    <p>Measuring the hardness of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chemical equivalent of hardness producing substance represent in the formula for calculating the equivalent of calcium carbonate?

    <p>The equivalent weight of the substance responsible for water hardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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