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Name the sodium compound which is used for softening hard water.
Name the sodium compound which is used for softening hard water.
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Sodium carbonate removes hardness by precipitating calcium and magnesium ions as insoluble carbonates.
Updated On: Oct 27, 2025
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The sodium compound used for softening hard water is sodium carbonate (\( Na_2CO_3 \)), commonly known as washing soda.
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