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Water hardness

Causes, removal and measurement of temporary and permanent hardness.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Volumetric analysis (titrations)
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Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 7 · Select all that apply: 2 · Numeric answer: 2 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
Water hardness is caused mainly by dissolved:
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Hint 1

Which ions form scum?

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