Explain why the ability of temporary hard water to conduct electricity falls when water is boiled, but it does not fall when temporary hardness is removed...

      

Explain why the ability of temporary hard water to conduct electricity falls when water is boiled, but it does not fall when temporary hardness is removed by addition of washing soda

  

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john
Boiling removes Ca2+/Mg2+ in water, this reduces conductivity of particles.
Addition of washing soda, add Na+
ions in water therefore restoring the conductivity of particles.
john3 answered the question on November 5, 2017 at 06:21


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