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Can temporary hardness be removed simply by boiling the hard water?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Temporary Hardness**: - Temporary hardness in water is primarily caused by the presence of bicarbonates of calcium (Ca(HCO₃)₂) and magnesium (Mg(HCO₃)₂). 2. **Effect of Boiling**: - When hard water is boiled, the heat causes these bicarbonates to decompose. The reactions for calcium and magnesium bicarbonates are as follows: - For calcium bicarbonate: ...
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