GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Permanent hardness of water can be removed by adding
A
bleaching powder
B
chlorine
C
washing soda
D
potassium permanganate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium carbonate, Na2CO3 is also known as washing soda. It can remove temporary and permanent hardness from water. It is soluble in water and adds a large amount of carbonate ions to the water. These react with dissolved calcium and magnesium ions in the water to produce insoluble precipitates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Removal of hardness of water Chemical Process of Boiling Hard Water. Adding Slaked Lime (Clark’s Process) Adding Washing Soda. Calgon Process.

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