Water Hardness and Desalination Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which type of salt is primarily responsible for temporary hardness of water?

Calcium sulfate

Sodium chloride

Magnesium chloride

Calcium carbonate (correct)

Temporary hardness of water can be removed by boiling.

True

Name one source that contributes to temporary hardness in water.

Calcium bicarbonate

Temporary hardness is caused by __________ compounds in water.

bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to water hardness with their descriptions:

Temporary Hardness = Can be removed by boiling Permanent Hardness = Cannot be removed by boiling Calcium Carbonate = Cause of temporary hardness Magnesium Sulfate = Cause of permanent hardness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding break point chlorination?

It ensures complete disinfection of water. Signup and view all the answers

Hardness of water is expressed in terms of CaCO3 equivalent because it provides a standard measure of water hardness levels.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is desalination?

Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh water. Signup and view all the answers

The primary harmful effect of silica in boiler feed water is its tendency to form __________.

scales Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

BOD = Biochemical Oxygen Demand COD = Chemical Oxygen Demand TDS = Total Dissolved Solids Calgon Conditioning = A method of water softening using calgon to prevent scale Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are uses of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Nanomaterials have no size-dependent properties.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the electrospinning process used for?

The electrospinning process is used for preparing nanofibers and nanomaterials. Signup and view all the answers

A primary battery is defined as a ______ system that cannot be recharged.

disposable Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of nanomaterials with their characteristics:

Nanoparticles = Small particles usually less than 100 nm Nanoclusters = Aggregates of nanoparticles with unique properties Nanowires = Wire-like structures that can be very conductive Nanotubes = Cylindrical structures with high tensile strength Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge on water hardness, its causes, and treatment methods such as desalination. This quiz covers concepts related to temporary hardness, break point chlorination, and the effects of silica in boiler feed water. Challenge yourself to match terms with their descriptions and understand key water quality measures.