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Offline shehri

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How does borax softens hard water?
« on: May 01, 2007, 08:38:47 AM »
Hi friends,

In my text book it's said "Borax's used to soften hard water" but there's no explanation that how it does it chemically i.e from the point of view of chemical reactions involved.I need the answer urgently.Any help be appreciated.Thanks.

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Re: How does borax softens hard water?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2007, 12:12:21 PM »
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