Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chemistry > Chapter 29- Water Hardness > Flashcards

Chapter 29- Water Hardness Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Periodic Table flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards AP® Chemistry flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards
1
Q

How is hard water formed

A

Passed through limestone and picks up calcium and magnesium ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Problems of hard water

A

Ðeposits limescale

Solved by
Boiling
Distillation
Ion exchange

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Describe ion exchange

A

Hard water passed down through ion exchanger

Calcium ions are swapped for sodium ions

Soft water comes out (containing sodium ions)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Hard water

A

Water that does not lather with soap

Instead forms scum

Caused by calcium and magnesium ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Chemistry (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions