Chapter 11, Problem 23KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “water containing a variety of cations and anions such as ${\text{Ca}}^{2+},{\text{Mg}}^{2+},{\text{Fe}}^{3+},{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{2-},{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{2-},$ and ${\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{3-}$” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

If water contains a high concentration of ions or minerals, it is termed as hard water. Hard water is not suitable for drinking. It can cause many problems such as corrosion and plumbing.