Advantages and disadvantages of soft water Practice exercise 1

Question 1

Give one reason why soft water is good for home appliances. (1 mark)

Question 2

Give one reason why soft water is good for home appliances. (1 mark)

Question 3

Give one reason why soft water is good for home appliances. (1 mark)

Question 4

Look at the image below. It shows soft water forming foam. What benefit does soft water have on the skin and hair? (1 mark)

Question 5

Look at the image below. It shows soft water forming foam. What benefit does soft water have on the skin and hair? (1 mark)

Question 6

Look at the image below. It shows soft water forming foam. What benefit does soft water have on the skin and hair? (1 mark)

Question 7

State one way soft water affects the use of soap. (1 mark)

Question 8

State one way soft water affects the use of soap. (1 mark)

Question 9

State one way soft water affects the use of soap. (1 mark)

Question 10

The image below shows a corroded pipe. What is one disadvantage of soft water shown in the image? (1 mark)

Question 11

The image below shows a corroded pipe. What is one disadvantage of soft water shown in the image? (1 mark)

Question 12

The image below shows a corroded pipe. What is one disadvantage of soft water shown in the image? (1 mark)

Question 13

State one reason why some people do not like the taste of soft water. (1 mark)

Question 14

State one reason why some people do not like the taste of soft water. (1 mark)

Question 15

State one reason why some people do not like the taste of soft water. (1 mark)

Question 16

Give two health concerns associated with soft water. (2 marks)

Question 17

Give two health concerns associated with soft water. (2 marks)

Question 18

Give two health concerns associated with soft water. (2 marks)

Question 19

Describe two ways in which soft water benefits personal hygiene. (2 marks)

Question 20

Describe two ways in which soft water benefits personal hygiene. (2 marks)

Question 21

Describe two ways in which soft water benefits personal hygiene. (2 marks)

Question 22

Discuss any two disadvantages of using soft water in household plumbing systems. (2 marks)

Question 23

Discuss any two disadvantages of using soft water in household plumbing systems. (2 marks)

Question 24

Discuss any two disadvantages of using soft water in household plumbing systems. (2 marks)

Question 25

Discuss any two disadvantages of using soft water in household plumbing systems. (2 marks)

Question 26

Observe the clean, shiny glassware in the image below. Explain how soft water contributes to achieving such spotless results when washing utensils. (2 marks)

Question 27

Observe the clean, shiny glassware in the image below. Explain how soft water contributes to achieving such spotless results when washing utensils. (2 marks)

Question 28

Observe the clean, shiny glassware in the image below. Explain how soft water contributes to achieving such spotless results when washing utensils. (2 marks)

Question 29

Explain why soft water is more efficient for cleaning than hard water. (2 marks)

Question 30

Explain why soft water is more efficient for cleaning than hard water. (2 marks)

Quiz Questions (30 questions)