Question 52
MediumOriginal questionSoap gives little lather in hard water. Hard water contains dissolved salts of
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Hard water has dissolved calcium and magnesium salts, mainly hydrogencarbonates, chlorides and sulphates.
These react with soap to form an insoluble scum instead of lather.
- Concept
- Hard water
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
- —
Practise this chapter →
Ten questions from Everyday Chemistry, at your own pace.