Temporary hardness is due to the presence of soluble bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium in water. Permanent hardness is due to the presence of sulphates and chlorides of calcium and magnesium.
White phosphorus undergoes spontaneous combustion when exposed to air. In order to prevent this spontaneous ignition, it is preserved under water.
Saw dust contains carbon which is oxidised to carbon dioxide by concentrated nitric acid;
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