Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
If the total hardness of water is greater than its total alkalinity, the carbonate hardness will be equal to
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Choose the correct answer
A
total alkalinity
B
total hardness
C
non-carbonated hardness
D
total hardness − total alkalinity
Correct Answer
A. total alkalinity
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When hardness exceeds alkalinity, carbonate hardness equals total alkalinity.
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