Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Hardness of water is mainly caused by salts of
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Choose the correct answer
A
silica only
B
sodium and potassium only
C
calcium and magnesium
D
oxygen and nitrogen
Correct Answer
C. calcium and magnesium
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Ca and Mg ions are principal hardness-forming ions.
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