The two metal ions that cause hardness to water are: (1) Calcium, Magnesium (2) Sodium, Calcium (3) Sodium, Potassium (4) Sodium, Magnesium

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(1) Calcium, Magnesium Explanation: Calcium and magnesium ion cause hardness of water.

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