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A sample of water containing KCL does not behave as hard water, but a sample of water containing CaC`l_(2)` behaves as hard water-why?

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The potassium salt of soap is soluble in water and forms lather while calcium or magnesium salt of soap is insoluble in water and does not form lather.
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