The cause of temporary hardness of water is?
The cause of temporary hardness of water is?
ACalcium sulphate
BCalcium bicarbonate
CMagnesium Sulphate
DCalcium chloride
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Answer is Calcium bicarbonate
Hard water contains dissolved magnesium and calcium ions. These make it more difficult for the water to form a lather with soap. Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogencarbonate (which is removed by boiling).
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