__________ hardness of water can be removed by boiling. (temporary/permanent)

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Solution

Temporary hardness can be removed by boiling whereas permanent hardness cannot be removed by boiling.
Chemical reaction involved in the process
Ca(HCO₃)₂ (aq) ⇢ CaCO₃ (s)+ CO₂ (g)+ H₂O (l)
(Calcium (Calcium (Carbon- (Water)
bicarbonate carbonate) dioxide)
On boiling, Carbondioxide escapes as a gas and solid Calcium carbonate separates as a solid and is removed by filtration.

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