Question

State the advantages and disadvantages of hard water.

Answer 1

• The hardness of water is caused by dissolved salt of calcium and magnesium such as carbonate, Chloride and sulfate.
• Calcium Salt [like-Calcium carbonate(CaCO₃), Calcium Chloride(CaCl₂), and Calcium sulfate(CaSO₄)] and Magnesium Salt [like -Magnesium carbonate(MgCO₃), Magnesium Chloride(MgCl₂), Magnesium Sulfate(MgSO₄)] are responsible for hardness of water.

Advantages of hard water over soft water.

• The flavour of water is worked on by breaking up calcium and magnesium compounds in hard water.
• The particles of calcium and magnesium are really great for the turn of events and upkeep of bone and teeth.
• this can assist with lessening heart sicknesses.

Disadvantages of Hard water over soft water.

• hard water inadmissible for washing.
• More cleanser is expected to create calfskin. With cleanser, it structures rubbish that causes wastage of cleanser.
• The rubbish created ruin the presence of shower and shower screens.
• This filth additionally sticks to material bringing about the unfortunate washing of the fabric.