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Why temporary hardness of water is called so?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Temporary Hardness**: Temporary hardness of water is primarily caused by the presence of bicarbonates of calcium (Ca(HCO₃)₂) and magnesium (Mg(HCO₃)₂). 2. **Reason for the Term 'Temporary'**: It is termed 'temporary' because this type of hardness can be easily removed through a simple process: boiling the water. ...
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