The hardness of a water sample may be determined by titrating a 100-mL sample of water with 0.010 M EDTA. If the Eriochrome Black T (EBT) end point occurs after 12.3 mL of the EDTA solution is added, calculate the water hardness in terms of (1) ppm CaCO3 and (2) mM Ca2+.

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The hardness of a water sample may be determined by titrating a 100-mL sample of water with 0.010 M EDTA. If the Eriochrome Black T (EBT) end point occurs after 12.3 mL of the EDTA solution is added, calculate the water hardness in terms of (1) ppm CaCO3 and (2) mM Ca2+. 

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