Advantages and disadvantages of hard water Practice exercise 3

Mama Achieng' prefers hard water for drinking over soft water. Give two possible reasons why she might prefer hard water? (2 marks)

Mama Achieng' prefers hard water for drinking over soft water. Give two possible reasons why she might prefer hard water? (2 marks)

Mama Achieng' prefers hard water for drinking over soft water. Give two possible reasons why she might prefer hard water? (2 marks)

A boarding school in Machakos spends more money replacing damaged water heaters. What is the possible connection to hard water, and how can the school reduce such damage? (2 marks)

A boarding school in Machakos spends more money replacing damaged water heaters. What is the possible connection to hard water, and how can the school reduce such damage? (2 marks)

A boarding school in Machakos spends more money replacing damaged water heaters. What is the possible connection to hard water, and how can the school reduce such damage? (2 marks)

The image below shows utensils and glasses with white stains after washing. How can hard water cause this issue during dishwashing?  (1 mark)

The image below shows utensils and glasses with white stains after washing. How can hard water cause this issue during dishwashing?  (1 mark)

The image below shows white chalky deposits around a tap and sink area. What real-life problem does this cause in daily cleaning?  (1 mark)

The image below shows white chalky deposits around a tap and sink area. What real-life problem does this cause in daily cleaning?  (1 mark)

Your aunt in Kisumu complains that her soap does not lather easily when washing clothes. What is the likely cause of the problem? (1 mark)

Your aunt in Kisumu complains that her soap does not lather easily when washing clothes. What is the likely cause of the problem? (1 mark)

Your aunt in Kisumu complains that her soap does not lather easily when washing clothes. What is the likely cause of the problem? (1 mark)

Several students in a boarding school report dry skin after bathing. Investigate how this may be linked to hard water and recommend one practical way to reduce skin irritation without changing the water source.  (2 marks)

Several students in a boarding school report dry skin after bathing. Investigate how this may be linked to hard water and recommend one practical way to reduce skin irritation without changing the water source.  (2 marks)

Several students in a boarding school report dry skin after bathing. Investigate how this may be linked to hard water and recommend one practical way to reduce skin irritation without changing the water source.  (2 marks)

A car wash business in Kisumu reports frequent clogging of pipes and poor soap lather. Analyze how hard water may be affecting their services and suggest two ways the owner can improve water quality.  (2 marks)

A car wash business in Kisumu reports frequent clogging of pipes and poor soap lather. Analyze how hard water may be affecting their services and suggest two ways the owner can improve water quality.  (2 marks)

A car wash business in Kisumu reports frequent clogging of pipes and poor soap lather. Analyze how hard water may be affecting their services and suggest two ways the owner can improve water quality.  (2 marks)

A family in Eldoret finds their electric kettle stops working every few months. Examine how hard water could be responsible and suggest how they can protect their appliance without buying a new one.  (2 marks)

A family in Eldoret finds their electric kettle stops working every few months. Examine how hard water could be responsible and suggest how they can protect their appliance without buying a new one.  (2 marks)

A family in Eldoret finds their electric kettle stops working every few months. Examine how hard water could be responsible and suggest how they can protect their appliance without buying a new one.  (2 marks)

A school in Nakuru replaces its water heaters every two years due to internal damage. Explain how hard water may be contributing to this issue and propose a practical long-term solution.  (2 marks)

A school in Nakuru replaces its water heaters every two years due to internal damage. Explain how hard water may be contributing to this issue and propose a practical long-term solution.  (2 marks)

A school in Nakuru replaces its water heaters every two years due to internal damage. Explain how hard water may be contributing to this issue and propose a practical long-term solution.  (2 marks)

A hospital in Nyeri has noticed they use large amounts of soap and detergent in their laundry unit. How can hard water be causing this, and what cost-effective intervention could help manage the problem?

A hospital in Nyeri has noticed they use large amounts of soap and detergent in their laundry unit. How can hard water be causing this, and what cost-effective intervention could help manage the problem?

A hospital in Nyeri has noticed they use large amounts of soap and detergent in their laundry unit. How can hard water be causing this, and what cost-effective intervention could help manage the problem?  (2 marks)