ICSE Class 9 Answered
Discuss
the harmful effects of the following dissolved impurities present in water:
Calcium
Magnesium chloride
Sodium
Iron oxide
Lead
Asked by Topperlearning User | 02 Jan, 2015, 01:59: PM
Expert Answer
- Calcium: It causes alkalinity and hardness of water.
- Magnesium chloride: It causes hardness and is corrosive in nature.
- Sodium: It causes alkalinity and has a brackish taste.
- Iron oxide: It turns water red in colour and leads to the discolouring of the clothes.
- Lead: It can cause cumulative poisoning.
Answered by | 02 Jan, 2015, 03:59: PM
