Hard water does not produce good lather with soap because it contains: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Hard water does not produce good lather with soap because it contains:
A. Chloride ions
B. Sodium ions
C. Calcium and magnesium ions
D. Potassium ions
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium (Mg²⁺) ions react with soap anions to form insoluble precipitates (scum), preventing lather. Sodium and potassium soaps are soluble and lather well. So detergents are preferred in hard water because their calcium/magnesium salts are soluble. Hardness is measured in terms of CaCO₃ equivalent.

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