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The water of rivers, ponds, and lakes is soft.


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Soft water: Water that does not have dissolved CalciumCa and MagnesiumMg is called soft water.

As soft water has fewer Calcium ionsCa+2, there is more lathering action of soaps.

most of the surface water, like lake water, rainwater, and river water, is soft Water because it has tiny minerals like Calcium & Magnesium in it.

So, the water of rivers, ponds, and lakes is called soft water

Therefore, the given statement is true.


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