CHEMISTRY GLOSSARY
temporary hardness
prolazna tvrdoćaTemporary Hardness is due to the bicarbonate ion, HCO3-, being present in the water. It can be removed by water reboiling, whereby white solid emerges calcium carbonate that is limescale.
Ca(HCO3)2
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CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O
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