Question

Write a disadvantage of hard water.

Answer 1

Hardwater is water that does not form lather with the soap. It contains dissolved calcium and magnesium chlorides, sulfates, and bicarbonates.

Disadvantages:

• When hard water is heated it leads to the formation of limescale which is deposited in certain areas.
• The accumulation of deposits in appliances and pipes can cause blockage and in appliances, it can cause loss of energy efficiency and decrease their life span.