In home water treatment by the process of _____, hard water is passed through an ion-exchange material called a zeolite.

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The process of passing hard water through an ion-exchange material called a zeolite is known as water softening. This is done to remove the minerals that cause water hardness, such as calcium and magnesium ions, and replace them with sodium ions. This makes the water better for domestic use and can prevent scaling on pipes and appliances. The other options listed (coagulation, aeration, chlorination, and carbon filtering) are different processes used in water treatment but are not specifically used for water softening.

In Home Water Treatment by the Process of _____, Hard