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How is hard water different from soft water?
soft water:1. makes lather with soap faster.2. use a lot of water.hard water:1. makes lather with soap in very less amount.2. soap is wasted.3. chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates of Ca and Mg are responsible.
How is soap scum formed?
Soap scum forms when soap mixes with minerals in hard water, creating a residue that sticks to surfaces like tiles, glass, and tubs. The minerals in the water react with the soap to form a film that can be difficult to remove. Regular cleaning with a vinegar solution or soap scum remover can help prevent its build-up.
How does the hardness of water affect the dissoving of soap?
The soap attaches to, envelopes, the minerals in the water and so then it takes ALOT more soap to create suds, or in particular, a cleansing affect. The use of surfectants (water-softening agents) enables you to use less soap with normal tap water. While people think soft water makes it harder to wash off the soap, actually it is the opposite. The best cleaner in the world is "clean water", mineral free water, and it will rinse your clothes, dishes, skin, etc. soap free.
What are the negative consequences of hard water in industry and home?
hard water contains calcium carbonate which deposits in the boiler tubes as hard stone like layer and is a bad conductor of heat ,so a lot of fuel is wasted during the steam generation,which may even lead to bursting of the boiler.
Will soapy water freeze faster than fresh water?
Oh, dude, that's a good one! So, technically, soap lowers the freezing point of water, making it freeze at a lower temperature than regular water. But like, don't get too excited about having soap popsicles in your freezer. The difference is super tiny, so you won't be seeing any soap ice sculptures anytime soon.
