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What can be used to remove the permanent hardness of water caused by metal sulphates?

Correct answer A. Zeolites

Explanation

Zeolites (permutit) exchange their sodium ions for the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water, removing permanent hardness that boiling cannot remove.

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