STD 8 SCIENCE LESSON
WATER

Compare the two types of water in the bottles.

SOFT WATER
- It is water without any dissolved mineral salts of calcium and magnesium or has small amounts of
- This water lathers easily with soap and one uses little soap when
Sources of soft water
1 .rain water
- distilled water
3.boiled water
Advantages of soft water
- It is good for [laundry work] washing and bathing as it lathers easily with
- It is good for mixing chemicals and
- It is good for irrigation
Disadvantages of soft water
- It is not good for drinking because it lacks calcium and magnesium
- It does not have good taste
SOFTENING HARD WATER
Softening hard water is the process of removing dissolved minerals in water.
Water softening can be achieved by boiling.
WORK TO DO
- Soft water forms ------- with soap