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Q. Permanent hardness of water cannot be removed by which of the following methods?
Answer: Adding washing soda
Notes: Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogencarbonate. It is removed by boiling.
Permanent hardness is caused by dissolved calcium sulfate which is not removed by boiling. Water can be softened using washing soda or an ion-exchange resin.

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