The Difference Between Temporary Hard Water and Permanent Hard Water

question 100

Multiple Choice

The difference between temporary hard water and permanent hard water is that only the former contains a significant concentration of:

• A) Ca²⁺
• B) CO₃^2-
• C) HCO₃^-
• D) Mg²⁺
• E) OH^-

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