Distinguish between hard water and soft water ?

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Soft water
Hard water
Water which can freely form lather with soap is called soft water.
Water which does not form lather with soap and forms a precipitate is called hard water.
2. Soft water contains relatively low ion concentration of calcium and magnesium ion. 2. Hard water contains high ion concentration of calcium and magnesium ion.
3. contains few elements 3. It is rich in Minerals.
4. Examples of soft water is rain water and distilled water. 4. Examples of hard water is sea water and ocean water.

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Soft water	Hard water
Water which can freely form lather with soap is called soft water.	Water which does not form lather with soap and forms a precipitate is called hard water.
2. Soft water contains relatively low ion concentration of calcium and magnesium ion.	2. Hard water contains high ion concentration of calcium and magnesium ion.
3. contains few elements	3. It is rich in Minerals.
4. Examples of soft water is rain water and distilled water.	4. Examples of hard water is sea water and ocean water.