Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Water

Water — practice question

Drinking water is produced by purifying sea water and river water.
(a)[1]

Desalination turns sea water into drinking water. What is desalination?

(b(i))[1]

Phosphates and nitrates often pollute river water. Give the source of these two pollutants.

(b(ii))[1]

Name one environmental effect brought about by these pollutants in river water.

(c(i))[1]

Describe how insoluble solids are taken out of river water.

(c(ii))[1]

State the substance used to remove unpleasant tastes and odours from river water.

(c(iii))[1]

State the substance used to disinfect river water so that it is safe to drink.

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