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KCET · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Which of the following ions will cause hardness in water?

  1. A \( \mathrm{Ca}^{2+} \)
  2. B \( \mathrm{Na}^{+} \)
  3. C \( \mathrm{Cl}^{-} \)
  4. D \( \mathrm{K}^{+} \)
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(A) \( \mathrm{Ca}^{2+} \)

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Presence of calcium and magnesium salts of hydrogen carbonates, chlorides and sulphates makes water Hard