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What is the property of water that prevents lather formation of soap?
What is the property of water that prevents lather formation of soap?
Which ions contribute to the hardness of water?
Which ions contribute to the hardness of water?
What type of hardness can be removed by simple boiling?
What type of hardness can be removed by simple boiling?
What is the soap consuming capacity of water known as?
What is the soap consuming capacity of water known as?
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What do Calcium and Magnesium ions react with to form insoluble scum in water?
What do Calcium and Magnesium ions react with to form insoluble scum in water?
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What is the property of water that prevents lather formation of soap?
What is the property of water that prevents lather formation of soap?
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Which ions contribute to the permanent hardness of water?
Which ions contribute to the permanent hardness of water?
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What type of hardness can be removed by simple boiling?
What type of hardness can be removed by simple boiling?
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What is the range of hardness in mg/L (ppm) for very hard water?
What is the range of hardness in mg/L (ppm) for very hard water?
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What do Calcium and Magnesium ions react with to form insoluble scum in water?
What do Calcium and Magnesium ions react with to form insoluble scum in water?
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Study Notes
Properties of Water and Soap Interaction
- High surface tension of water inhibits soap lather formation, making it less effective in hard water conditions.
Ions Contributing to Water Hardness
- Calcium (Ca²⁺) and Magnesium (Mg²⁺) ions are primary contributors to water hardness.
Types of Hardness in Water
- Temporary hardness can be removed by simple boiling; it involves bicarbonate ions that precipitate as carbonates when heated.
Soap Consumption Capacity
- The soap-consuming capacity of water is referred to as "hardness."
Formation of Insoluble Scum
- Calcium and Magnesium ions react with fatty acids from soap, forming insoluble scum, which reduces soaps' effectiveness.
Ions Indicating Permanent Hardness
- Permanent hardness is mainly caused by sulfate (SO₄²⁻) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions, which cannot be removed by boiling.
Hardness Classification
- Very hard water contains hardness levels greater than 300 mg/L (ppm).
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Test your knowledge of water technology and analysis with this quiz. Explore major water problems such as alkalinity, hardness, and salinity, and learn about the practical implications of hard water, including the presence of calcium and magnesium ions. Gain insights into water hardness levels and their impact on soap consumption.
