Which of the following pairs of ions causes hardness in water?

  • A
    $Na^{+}, SO_4^{2-}$
  • B
    $Ca^{2+}, HCO_3^-$
  • C
    $Ca^{2+}, NO_3^-$
  • D
    $NH_4^+, Cl^{-}$

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