Water Flashcards
What only occurs in hard water
Scum
Which type of water does lather form
Soft water
What words to include in distillation
Evaporating
Condensing
Desalinating
What are the advantages of hard water
Some people prefer the flavour
Calcium strengthens childrens teeth and bones
Helps reduce heart disease
What the disadvantages of hard water
Difficult to form a lather with soap
Scum forms and wastes soap
Limescale forms on appliances like kettles and dishwashers
What method can be used to also seperate soft water
Distillation
How can hard water be softened
Sodium carbonate
Why can using soap solution be inaccurate
Has to be well shaken
What is hardness in water caused by
Magnesium
What is permanent hard water caused by
Calcium sulfate
What is temporary hard water caused by
Calcium hydrogen carbonate