Q.

Hardness of water is due to the presence of salts of                          

A. potassium
B. chlorine
C. magnesium
D. boron
Answer» C. magnesium
Explanation: hardness of water is due to the presence of salts of calcium and magnesium. hard drinking water may have moderate health benefits, but can pose serious problems in industrial settings, where water hardness is monitored to avoid costly breakdowns in boilers, cooling towers, and other equipment that handles water.
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