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Which substance is used in the blood test for diagnosing anemia?
Which substance is used in the blood test for diagnosing anemia?
- Sodium sulphate
- Epsom salt
- Blue vitriol (correct)
- Barium chloride
What is the common name of sodium sulfate?
What is the common name of sodium sulfate?
- Epsom salt
- Borax
- Alum
- Glauber's salt (correct)
What is the purpose of alum in water purification?
What is the purpose of alum in water purification?
- To increase the pH of water
- To enhance the taste of water
- To add color to water
- To remove solid impurities by coagulation (correct)
Which substance is used as a fungicide on fruits like grapes and musk melon?
Which substance is used as a fungicide on fruits like grapes and musk melon?
What type of impurities does alum help in removing from water?
What type of impurities does alum help in removing from water?
In the soap-making process, what type of salts are formed when oil or animal fat is boiled with an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide?
In the soap-making process, what type of salts are formed when oil or animal fat is boiled with an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide?