In the softening of water when zeolites are exercised the following metal ion is replaced by $N a^{+}$ :

C a^{+ 2}

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B a^{+ 2}

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B e^{+ 2}

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Z n^{+ 2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C a^{+ 2}$
Method used for water softening is ion exchange softening, also known as zeolite softening. Ion exchange softening exchanges calcium and magnesium ions in water for sodium ions.

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In the softening of water when zeolites are exercised the following metal ion is replaced by Na+ :

The correct option is A Ca+2Method used for water softening is ion exchange softening, also known as zeolite softening. Ion exchange softening exchanges calcium and magnesium ions in water for sodium ions.

In the softening of water when zeolites are exercised the following metal ion is replaced by $N a^{+}$ :

The correct option is A $C a^{+ 2}$
Method used for water softening is ion exchange softening, also known as zeolite softening. Ion exchange softening exchanges calcium and magnesium ions in water for sodium ions.