Temporary hardness of water : Presence of calcium, Magnesium bicarbonates in water causes temperory hardness.
Permanent hardness of water : Presence of calcium, magnesium chlorides, sulphates in water causes permanent hardness.
→ Ca+2, Mg+2 ions mainly cause the hardness of water.
→ Salts that cause hardness of water are Ca(HCO3)2, Mg(HCO3)2, CaCl2, MgCl2, CaSO4, MgSO4.
ions : Ca+2, Mg+2, HCO3–, Cl– , SO4–2