Water Containing High Concentrations of Cations Is Called Hard Water

question 63

Multiple Choice

Water containing high concentrations of cations is called hard water.

• A) Ca²⁺ or Mg²⁺
• B) Na⁺
• C) K⁺
• D) Ca²⁺
• E) Mg²⁺

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