Sulphates and chlorides of magnesium and calcium cause temporary hardness of water.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The permanent hardness of water can be caused by the presence of sulfates (SO₄^-2) and chlorides (Cl₂) of magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca).
Hence, the above statement is false.

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Chlorides and sulphates of _______________( sodium and magnesium/ calcium and magnesium) cause permanent hardness.

Permanent hardness is caused by the dissolved __(sulphates/bicarbonates) of calcium and magnesium.

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