Calgon used in water treatment is chemically ____________________?

Correct answer: B. Sodium hexametaphosphate

  • A. Sodium phosphate
  • B. Sodium hexametaphosphate
  • C. Calcium phosphate
  • D. Tricresyl phosphate

Explanation

Calgon is sodium hexametaphosphate, which complexes calcium and magnesium ions and helps prevent scale formation. It is therefore used as a water-softening or sequestrating agent.

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