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What is the molecular formula of water?
What is the molecular formula of water?
- H3O
- HO
- H2O (correct)
- O2H
What is a primary function of the water cycle?
What is a primary function of the water cycle?
- Regulating Earth's climate (correct)
- Depleting water resources
- Causing earthquakes
- Increasing pollution levels
Why is water essential for life?
Why is water essential for life?
- It is only needed for washing.
- It is the source of life and is required for various bodily functions. (correct)
- It is only needed for agriculture.
- It is only needed for industrial processes.
In water, what is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen by volume?
In water, what is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen by volume?
At what temperature does water reach its maximum density?
At what temperature does water reach its maximum density?
What happens to the boiling point of water at higher altitudes?
What happens to the boiling point of water at higher altitudes?
How does the presence of impurities affect the freezing point of water?
How does the presence of impurities affect the freezing point of water?
What is a solution called when it can dissolve more solute at a given temperature?
What is a solution called when it can dissolve more solute at a given temperature?
What generally happens to the solubility of a solid as temperature increases?
What generally happens to the solubility of a solid as temperature increases?
Which of the following is an example of a substance with water of crystallization?
Which of the following is an example of a substance with water of crystallization?
What happens to blue vitriol when it is heated?
What happens to blue vitriol when it is heated?
Why are silica gel pouches often found in unused water bottles?
Why are silica gel pouches often found in unused water bottles?
What gas is dissolved in cold drink bottles under high pressure?
What gas is dissolved in cold drink bottles under high pressure?
Which gas is produced by reacting metals with water?
Which gas is produced by reacting metals with water?
What is water called if it easily forms lather with soap?
What is water called if it easily forms lather with soap?
What process helps remove temporary hardness of water?
What process helps remove temporary hardness of water?
What is used to remove the permanent hardness of water?
What is used to remove the permanent hardness of water?
Which of the following is a common cause of water pollution?
Which of the following is a common cause of water pollution?
Which practice helps in preventing water pollution?
Which practice helps in preventing water pollution?
Why is alcohol mixed with water in car radiators in cold weather?
Why is alcohol mixed with water in car radiators in cold weather?
Which of the following best describes the role of the water cycle in maintaining Earth's environment?
Which of the following best describes the role of the water cycle in maintaining Earth's environment?
How does water's role as a medium for biochemical reactions relate to living organisms?
How does water's role as a medium for biochemical reactions relate to living organisms?
Why is the high specific heat of water important for aquatic ecosystems?
Why is the high specific heat of water important for aquatic ecosystems?
How does the anomalous expansion of water affect aquatic life during winter?
How does the anomalous expansion of water affect aquatic life during winter?
What is the primary reason cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains?
What is the primary reason cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains?
How does the presence of salt affect the freezing point of seawater, and why is this significant?
How does the presence of salt affect the freezing point of seawater, and why is this significant?
Consider a scenario where you add sugar to water and observe that it dissolves. What type of solution is formed when no more sugar can be dissolved at the current temperature?
Consider a scenario where you add sugar to water and observe that it dissolves. What type of solution is formed when no more sugar can be dissolved at the current temperature?
Predict what would happen to the solubility of oxygen gas in water if the temperature of the water increases.
Predict what would happen to the solubility of oxygen gas in water if the temperature of the water increases.
What distinguishes a substance with 'water of crystallization' from one without it?
What distinguishes a substance with 'water of crystallization' from one without it?
If blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O) is heated, what observable change indicates the loss of water of crystallization?
If blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O) is heated, what observable change indicates the loss of water of crystallization?
Why are silica gel pouches effective in maintaining a dry environment, such as inside unused water bottles?
Why are silica gel pouches effective in maintaining a dry environment, such as inside unused water bottles?
What causes certain table salts to become moist during the rainy season?
What causes certain table salts to become moist during the rainy season?
Explain why carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure.
Explain why carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure.
When metals react with water, what specific gas is typically produced?
When metals react with water, what specific gas is typically produced?
How does boiling water help in removing temporary hardness?
How does boiling water help in removing temporary hardness?
What chemical process is commonly used to remove permanent hardness from water?
What chemical process is commonly used to remove permanent hardness from water?
How do thermal wastes primarily contribute to water pollution?
How do thermal wastes primarily contribute to water pollution?
What is a crucial step in treating domestic sewage before it is discharged into water bodies?
What is a crucial step in treating domestic sewage before it is discharged into water bodies?
During the rainy season, why does the solubility of gases in water increase in lakes and ponds?
During the rainy season, why does the solubility of gases in water increase in lakes and ponds?
During winter, why does the surface water in a lake cool to 4°C before further cooling only at the surface?
During winter, why does the surface water in a lake cool to 4°C before further cooling only at the surface?
What is the underlying principle that explains why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains?
What is the underlying principle that explains why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains?
Why does the presence of salt in seawater cause it to freeze at a lower temperature than fresh water?
Why does the presence of salt in seawater cause it to freeze at a lower temperature than fresh water?
When a solution is saturated and undissolved solute remains, what action could best transform this solution into a supersaturated solution?
When a solution is saturated and undissolved solute remains, what action could best transform this solution into a supersaturated solution?
How would increasing the temperature of water affect the solubility of oxygen gas within it, and what is the underlying scientific principle?
How would increasing the temperature of water affect the solubility of oxygen gas within it, and what is the underlying scientific principle?
What is the key characteristic that differentiates a hydrated salt, such as copper sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O), from an anhydrous salt?
What is the key characteristic that differentiates a hydrated salt, such as copper sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O), from an anhydrous salt?
When blue vitriol (CuSO4·5H2O) is strongly heated, it changes color from blue to white. What causes this change in color?
When blue vitriol (CuSO4·5H2O) is strongly heated, it changes color from blue to white. What causes this change in color?
Silica gel is often used as a desiccant. What is the primary mechanism by which silica gel maintains a dry environment inside sealed containers?
Silica gel is often used as a desiccant. What is the primary mechanism by which silica gel maintains a dry environment inside sealed containers?
Certain table salts become moist during the rainy season due to the presence of deliquescent impurities like magnesium chloride. How does deliquescence cause this phenomenon?
Certain table salts become moist during the rainy season due to the presence of deliquescent impurities like magnesium chloride. How does deliquescence cause this phenomenon?
Carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure to increase the solubility of carbon dioxide. Which gas law primarily explains this phenomenon?
Carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure to increase the solubility of carbon dioxide. Which gas law primarily explains this phenomenon?
Oceans and seas are major sources of water.
Oceans and seas are major sources of water.
The water cycle helps regulate Earth's climate.
The water cycle helps regulate Earth's climate.
Water is not essential for the existence of life.
Water is not essential for the existence of life.
The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water by volume is 2:1.
The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water by volume is 2:1.
Water reaches maximum density at 0°C.
Water reaches maximum density at 0°C.
Water has a low specific heat capacity.
Water has a low specific heat capacity.
The boiling point of water increases with a decrease in pressure.
The boiling point of water increases with a decrease in pressure.
Impurities in water raise its freezing point.
Impurities in water raise its freezing point.
Increasing pressure decreases the boiling point of water.
Increasing pressure decreases the boiling point of water.
A solute is present in a larger quantity than the solvent in a solution.
A solute is present in a larger quantity than the solvent in a solution.
A saturated solution cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.
A saturated solution cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.
Solubility of a solid generally decreases with an increase in temperature.
Solubility of a solid generally decreases with an increase in temperature.
Pressure significantly affects the solubility of solids in water.
Pressure significantly affects the solubility of solids in water.
Water of crystallization is loosely chemically combined with a substance.
Water of crystallization is loosely chemically combined with a substance.
Copper sulfate pentahydrate is also known as green vitriol.
Copper sulfate pentahydrate is also known as green vitriol.
Quicklime absorbs water from the air.
Quicklime absorbs water from the air.
Heating blue vitriol causes it to gain water of crystallization.
Heating blue vitriol causes it to gain water of crystallization.
Soft water easily forms lather with soap.
Soft water easily forms lather with soap.
Boiling removes permanent hardness of water.
Boiling removes permanent hardness of water.
Thermal wastes can be a cause of water pollution.
Thermal wastes can be a cause of water pollution.
The water cycle plays a minor role in regulating Earth's climate.
The water cycle plays a minor role in regulating Earth's climate.
Water is essential for life because it provides a medium for biochemical reactions within living organisms.
Water is essential for life because it provides a medium for biochemical reactions within living organisms.
The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen by volume in a water molecule is 1:2.
The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen by volume in a water molecule is 1:2.
Water has low specific heat, making it ineffective as a cooling agent.
Water has low specific heat, making it ineffective as a cooling agent.
Adding impurities to water raises its freezing point.
Adding impurities to water raises its freezing point.
Water boils at a higher temperature in hilly areas compared to plains due to lower atmospheric pressure.
Water boils at a higher temperature in hilly areas compared to plains due to lower atmospheric pressure.
A saturated solution can dissolve more solute at a given temperature.
A saturated solution can dissolve more solute at a given temperature.
Solubility of a solid in water generally decreases with an increase in temperature.
Solubility of a solid in water generally decreases with an increase in temperature.
In the compound $CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$, the $5H_2O$ represents water of hydration, loosely bound to the copper sulfate.
In the compound $CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$, the $5H_2O$ represents water of hydration, loosely bound to the copper sulfate.
When blue vitriol is heated, it gains water of crystallization.
When blue vitriol is heated, it gains water of crystallization.
Pure water will turn blue litmus paper red showing it is acidic.
Pure water will turn blue litmus paper red showing it is acidic.
Silica gel is used in water bottles to add moisture.
Silica gel is used in water bottles to add moisture.
Table salt remains dry during the rainy season because it does not absorb moisture from the air.
Table salt remains dry during the rainy season because it does not absorb moisture from the air.
Increasing the pressure above a carbonated drink decreases the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide.
Increasing the pressure above a carbonated drink decreases the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide.
Water gas is a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
Water gas is a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
Boiling permanently removes hardness from water.
Boiling permanently removes hardness from water.
Thermal wastes from power plants do not contribute to water pollution.
Thermal wastes from power plants do not contribute to water pollution.
Ocean water is considered a primary source for irrigation due to its direct usability for most crops without prior treatment.
Ocean water is considered a primary source for irrigation due to its direct usability for most crops without prior treatment.
The water cycle's primary role is solely to distribute water equally across the globe, ensuring all regions receive the same amount of precipitation.
The water cycle's primary role is solely to distribute water equally across the globe, ensuring all regions receive the same amount of precipitation.
The ratio of $H_2$ to $O_2$ in water is always 2:1 by volume, and changes under extreme pressure conditions such as those found in deep oceanic trenches.
The ratio of $H_2$ to $O_2$ in water is always 2:1 by volume, and changes under extreme pressure conditions such as those found in deep oceanic trenches.
Water reaches its maximum density at $0^\circ C$, which is why ice floats, insulating aquatic life during winter.
Water reaches its maximum density at $0^\circ C$, which is why ice floats, insulating aquatic life during winter.
Due to its low specific heat capacity, water heats up very quickly, making it an efficient choice for cooling systems in high-performance engines.
Due to its low specific heat capacity, water heats up very quickly, making it an efficient choice for cooling systems in high-performance engines.
Adding ethylene glycol, also know as antifreeze, to water raises both the freezing point and the boiling point, thus making it optimal for car radiators.
Adding ethylene glycol, also know as antifreeze, to water raises both the freezing point and the boiling point, thus making it optimal for car radiators.
In a supersaturated solution, the addition of even a tiny crystal of the solute will cause immediate and complete recrystallization of all excess solute.
In a supersaturated solution, the addition of even a tiny crystal of the solute will cause immediate and complete recrystallization of all excess solute.
Solubility of a gas in water linearly increases with temperature; therefore, warm soda retains carbonation longer than cold soda.
Solubility of a gas in water linearly increases with temperature; therefore, warm soda retains carbonation longer than cold soda.
Heating copper sulfate pentahydrate ($CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$) drives off water of crystallization, resulting in a color change from white to blue.
Heating copper sulfate pentahydrate ($CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$) drives off water of crystallization, resulting in a color change from white to blue.
The primary reason table salt becomes moist during rainy season is due to its efflorescent nature, releasing water molecules into the humid atmosphere.
The primary reason table salt becomes moist during rainy season is due to its efflorescent nature, releasing water molecules into the humid atmosphere.
The molecular formula of water is ______.
The molecular formula of water is ______.
The four main sources of water are ocean and sea water, river and lake water, spring and well water, and ______.
The four main sources of water are ocean and sea water, river and lake water, spring and well water, and ______.
Water is formed from ______ and oxygen gases.
Water is formed from ______ and oxygen gases.
Water plays an important role in controlling our earth's ______.
Water plays an important role in controlling our earth's ______.
A ______ is a medium in which a solute dissolves.
A ______ is a medium in which a solute dissolves.
A substance that dissolves in another substance is a ______.
A substance that dissolves in another substance is a ______.
A solution that cannot dissolve any more of the solute at a given temperature is called a ______ solution.
A solution that cannot dissolve any more of the solute at a given temperature is called a ______ solution.
Increasing the ______ increases the boiling point of water.
Increasing the ______ increases the boiling point of water.
The fixed amount of water which is in a loose chemical combination with one molecule of a substance in its crystal form is called water of ______.
The fixed amount of water which is in a loose chemical combination with one molecule of a substance in its crystal form is called water of ______.
[Blank] of a solid generally increases with an increase in temperature.
[Blank] of a solid generally increases with an increase in temperature.
Common salt, also known as NaCl, is one example given in the text that does NOT contain water of ______.
Common salt, also known as NaCl, is one example given in the text that does NOT contain water of ______.
A solution is a ______ mixture of two or more substances whose composition can be varied.
A solution is a ______ mixture of two or more substances whose composition can be varied.
Water has a high specific ______, meaning it needs a large amount of heat to become hot.
Water has a high specific ______, meaning it needs a large amount of heat to become hot.
Water that forms a lather with soap easily is called ______ water.
Water that forms a lather with soap easily is called ______ water.
Water which does not form a lather with soap easily is called ______ water.
Water which does not form a lather with soap easily is called ______ water.
[Blank] helps to remove the temporary hardness of water.
[Blank] helps to remove the temporary hardness of water.
Domestic ______ should be treated before being discharged into water bodies to prevent water pollution.
Domestic ______ should be treated before being discharged into water bodies to prevent water pollution.
The amount of a gas dissolved in water increases with an increase in ______.
The amount of a gas dissolved in water increases with an increase in ______.
The ______ hardness of water can be removed when it is treated with a small quantity of sodium carbonate.
The ______ hardness of water can be removed when it is treated with a small quantity of sodium carbonate.
Silica gel is a ______ agent which absorb moisture and keep things dry.
Silica gel is a ______ agent which absorb moisture and keep things dry.
Water is very precious for all living beings because it is the source of life and is the most essential substance for the existence of ______.
Water is very precious for all living beings because it is the source of life and is the most essential substance for the existence of ______.
Water regulates our body temperature through sweating and ______.
Water regulates our body temperature through sweating and ______.
Water is formed from hydrogen and oxygen gases in a ratio of 1:8 by mass or 2:1 by ______.
Water is formed from hydrogen and oxygen gases in a ratio of 1:8 by mass or 2:1 by ______.
In lakes, as the temperature drops, the surface water cools, sinks, and mixes with the deeper water until the temperature reaches ______ °C.
In lakes, as the temperature drops, the surface water cools, sinks, and mixes with the deeper water until the temperature reaches ______ °C.
Due to its high specific heat, water can absorb a lot of heat without much rise in its temperature. Hence, it is used as an excellent ______ agent.
Due to its high specific heat, water can absorb a lot of heat without much rise in its temperature. Hence, it is used as an excellent ______ agent.
During severe winters, water in pipelines expands due to the property of ______ expansion of water, causing them to burst.
During severe winters, water in pipelines expands due to the property of ______ expansion of water, causing them to burst.
In hilly areas, water boils at a lower temperature than 100°C because the atmospheric ______ is lower.
In hilly areas, water boils at a lower temperature than 100°C because the atmospheric ______ is lower.
Sea water does not freeze at 0°C because the presence of ______ in water lowers its freezing point.
Sea water does not freeze at 0°C because the presence of ______ in water lowers its freezing point.
A ______ is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances whose composition can be varied.
A ______ is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances whose composition can be varied.
A solution in which more of the solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called an ______ solution.
A solution in which more of the solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called an ______ solution.
A saturated solution that contains more solute than it can hold at room temperature is called a ______ solution.
A saturated solution that contains more solute than it can hold at room temperature is called a ______ solution.
Solubility of a gas ______ with an increase in temperature.
Solubility of a gas ______ with an increase in temperature.
The fixed amount of water in chemical combination with one molecule of a substance in its crystal form is called water of ______.
The fixed amount of water in chemical combination with one molecule of a substance in its crystal form is called water of ______.
Blue vitriol has the chemical formula $CuSO_4 . ______ H_2O$.
Blue vitriol has the chemical formula $CuSO_4 . ______ H_2O$.
When blue vitriol is heated, the blue crystalline solid of copper sulphate turns into white amorphous solid and loses its water of ______
When blue vitriol is heated, the blue crystalline solid of copper sulphate turns into white amorphous solid and loses its water of ______
Table salt contains impurities like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride which are ______.
Table salt contains impurities like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride which are ______.
Cold drinks bottles contain dissolved carbon dioxide under high ______.
Cold drinks bottles contain dissolved carbon dioxide under high ______.
Boiling helps to remove the ______ hardness of water.
Boiling helps to remove the ______ hardness of water.
The process where surface water cools, sinks, and mixes with deeper water in lakes until it reaches 4°C is crucial for ______ organisms as it allows them to survive beneath the ice.
The process where surface water cools, sinks, and mixes with deeper water in lakes until it reaches 4°C is crucial for ______ organisms as it allows them to survive beneath the ice.
The anomalous expansion of water causes ______ in pipelines during severe winters, as the water expands when temperatures drop below 4°C, leading to potential bursts.
The anomalous expansion of water causes ______ in pipelines during severe winters, as the water expands when temperatures drop below 4°C, leading to potential bursts.
The relationship between cooking time and altitude in hilly areas is that the lower atmospheric pressure leads to a lower boiling point of water, hence it takes ______ time to cook food making cooking difficult in hills.
The relationship between cooking time and altitude in hilly areas is that the lower atmospheric pressure leads to a lower boiling point of water, hence it takes ______ time to cook food making cooking difficult in hills.
The presence of impurities such as salt in seawater affect its freezing point by ______ it, which prevents seawater from freezing at 0°C.
The presence of impurities such as salt in seawater affect its freezing point by ______ it, which prevents seawater from freezing at 0°C.
A ______ solution is one in which no more of the solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.
A ______ solution is one in which no more of the solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.
[Blank] has practically no effect on the solubility of a solid in water.
[Blank] has practically no effect on the solubility of a solid in water.
Blue vitriol is also known as copper sulphate ______, with the formula CuSO4.5H2O.
Blue vitriol is also known as copper sulphate ______, with the formula CuSO4.5H2O.
[Blank] gel is a drying agent included in unused water bottles to absorb moisture and maintain dryness.
[Blank] gel is a drying agent included in unused water bottles to absorb moisture and maintain dryness.
Table salt may contain impurities like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, which are ______ and cause it to become moist during rainy season.
Table salt may contain impurities like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, which are ______ and cause it to become moist during rainy season.
Water that readily forms lather with soap is classified as ______ water.
Water that readily forms lather with soap is classified as ______ water.
Name the four main sources of water.
Name the four main sources of water.
Give two reasons why water is important for all living beings.
Give two reasons why water is important for all living beings.
What two gases form water?
What two gases form water?
What happens to the surface water in lakes as the temperature drops to 4°C?
What happens to the surface water in lakes as the temperature drops to 4°C?
Why is water an excellent cooling agent?
Why is water an excellent cooling agent?
What happens to water in pipelines during severe winters, potentially causing them to burst?
What happens to water in pipelines during severe winters, potentially causing them to burst?
What happens to the boiling point of water when pressure is increased?
What happens to the boiling point of water when pressure is increased?
Define what a solute is.
Define what a solute is.
What is an unsaturated solution?
What is an unsaturated solution?
How does temperature generally affect the solubility of a solid in water?
How does temperature generally affect the solubility of a solid in water?
How does pressure affect the solubility of a gas in water?
How does pressure affect the solubility of a gas in water?
Give one example of a compound that contains water of crystallization.
Give one example of a compound that contains water of crystallization.
What happens when blue vitriol is heated?
What happens when blue vitriol is heated?
What indicates that water is soft water?
What indicates that water is soft water?
What type of water pollution comes from power plants?
What type of water pollution comes from power plants?
What type of water is formed when water is boiled?
What type of water is formed when water is boiled?
What is released when opening a cold drink bottle?
What is released when opening a cold drink bottle?
Name one method to prevent water pollution.
Name one method to prevent water pollution.
Explain how the anomalous expansion of water helps aquatic life survive during winter.
Explain how the anomalous expansion of water helps aquatic life survive during winter.
Why does cooking food take longer in hilly areas compared to plains, considering the properties of water?
Why does cooking food take longer in hilly areas compared to plains, considering the properties of water?
Outline the role of water in regulating body temperature.
Outline the role of water in regulating body temperature.
Describe how the water cycle contributes to climate regulation on Earth.
Describe how the water cycle contributes to climate regulation on Earth.
Explain why water is considered a universal solvent, and give an example of its importance in biological systems.
Explain why water is considered a universal solvent, and give an example of its importance in biological systems.
Relate the concept of water of crystallization to the properties of blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O).
Relate the concept of water of crystallization to the properties of blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O).
Discuss the effect of temperature on the solubility of a gas in water, and provide a real-world example related to aquatic life.
Discuss the effect of temperature on the solubility of a gas in water, and provide a real-world example related to aquatic life.
Distinguish between a saturated and a supersaturated solution, and provide a method to create a supersaturated solution.
Distinguish between a saturated and a supersaturated solution, and provide a method to create a supersaturated solution.
Explain why table salt becomes moist during the rainy season, relating it to the concept of deliquescence.
Explain why table salt becomes moist during the rainy season, relating it to the concept of deliquescence.
What is the significance of water's high specific heat in the context of climate near coastal areas?
What is the significance of water's high specific heat in the context of climate near coastal areas?
Describe how boiling water helps in removing temporary hardness. Write the reaction involved.
Describe how boiling water helps in removing temporary hardness. Write the reaction involved.
Explain how industrial waste can cause water pollution and suggest one method to mitigate this type of pollution.
Explain how industrial waste can cause water pollution and suggest one method to mitigate this type of pollution.
How does the use of alcohol in car radiators prevent freezing in cold weather?
How does the use of alcohol in car radiators prevent freezing in cold weather?
Describe the difference between soft and hard water, and explain how hard water can be identified.
Describe the difference between soft and hard water, and explain how hard water can be identified.
Why are carbonated drinks bottled under high pressure, and what happens when the bottle is opened?
Why are carbonated drinks bottled under high pressure, and what happens when the bottle is opened?
How do silica gel pouches help in keeping unused water bottles dry?
How do silica gel pouches help in keeping unused water bottles dry?
Differentiate between a solute and a solvent. Give any one example of a solution with the solute and solvent identified.
Differentiate between a solute and a solvent. Give any one example of a solution with the solute and solvent identified.
Describe how thermal wastes from power plants pollute water sources and propose one method to reduce this form of pollution.
Describe how thermal wastes from power plants pollute water sources and propose one method to reduce this form of pollution.
What is the chemical composition of water by mass and volume, and what does this indicate about its formation?
What is the chemical composition of water by mass and volume, and what does this indicate about its formation?
Explain how the metal activity series is related to the reaction of metals with water.
Explain how the metal activity series is related to the reaction of metals with water.
Explain how the anomalous expansion of water below 4°C is essential for the survival of aquatic life in cold climates.
Explain how the anomalous expansion of water below 4°C is essential for the survival of aquatic life in cold climates.
Describe how the high specific heat of water helps in regulating climate.
Describe how the high specific heat of water helps in regulating climate.
Explain why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains, referencing the colligative properties of water.
Explain why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas compared to plains, referencing the colligative properties of water.
Explain the concept of water of crystallization and its effect on the properties of crystalline substances, providing an example of a chemical compound that exhibits this property.
Explain the concept of water of crystallization and its effect on the properties of crystalline substances, providing an example of a chemical compound that exhibits this property.
Explain the impact of adding non-volatile solutes like salt on both the freezing and boiling points of water. How does this principle relate to practical applications during winter?
Explain the impact of adding non-volatile solutes like salt on both the freezing and boiling points of water. How does this principle relate to practical applications during winter?
Explain why table salt becomes moist during the rainy season and name the property responsible for this phenomenon.
Explain why table salt becomes moist during the rainy season and name the property responsible for this phenomenon.
Outline the processes involved in both temporary and permanent hardness of water, and describe how each type of hardness can be removed.
Outline the processes involved in both temporary and permanent hardness of water, and describe how each type of hardness can be removed.
Describe the specific environmental impacts of thermal wastes on aquatic ecosystems, and propose a mitigation strategy to reduce these impacts.
Describe the specific environmental impacts of thermal wastes on aquatic ecosystems, and propose a mitigation strategy to reduce these impacts.
Explain how pressure affects the amount of gas dissolved in water, and provide an example of a common application of this principle in everyday products.
Explain how pressure affects the amount of gas dissolved in water, and provide an example of a common application of this principle in everyday products.
Describe the full process that occurs when blue vitriol is heated, explaining the chemical changes and observable phenomena.
Describe the full process that occurs when blue vitriol is heated, explaining the chemical changes and observable phenomena.
Explain why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas, relating your answer to the colligative properties of water.
Explain why cooking food takes longer in hilly areas, relating your answer to the colligative properties of water.
Describe how the anomalous expansion of water below $4,^\circ ext{C}$ is critical for the survival of aquatic life during winter.
Describe how the anomalous expansion of water below $4,^\circ ext{C}$ is critical for the survival of aquatic life during winter.
Explain why anhydrous calcium chloride ($CaCl_2$) is used to absorb moisture. What is this property called and why is it useful in certain applications?
Explain why anhydrous calcium chloride ($CaCl_2$) is used to absorb moisture. What is this property called and why is it useful in certain applications?
Compare and contrast how temporary and permanent hardness in water affect the formation of lather with soap, and briefly outline a method to remove each type of hardness.
Compare and contrast how temporary and permanent hardness in water affect the formation of lather with soap, and briefly outline a method to remove each type of hardness.
Discuss the implications of water's high specific heat capacity on climate regulation, specifically focusing on coastal regions.
Discuss the implications of water's high specific heat capacity on climate regulation, specifically focusing on coastal regions.
Describe how the solubility of gases in water is affected by pressure, and provide an example related to everyday products.
Describe how the solubility of gases in water is affected by pressure, and provide an example related to everyday products.
Explain the chemical process that occurs when blue vitriol ($CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$) is heated, and what observable changes would indicate this reaction?
Explain the chemical process that occurs when blue vitriol ($CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$) is heated, and what observable changes would indicate this reaction?
Infer how the understanding of metal reactivity with water is crucial in industrial applications, such as hydrogen gas production.
Infer how the understanding of metal reactivity with water is crucial in industrial applications, such as hydrogen gas production.
Contrast the effects of temperature on the solubility of solid solutes versus gaseous solutes in water. Provide a real-world example illustrating each.
Contrast the effects of temperature on the solubility of solid solutes versus gaseous solutes in water. Provide a real-world example illustrating each.
Evaluate the environmental impact of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems and propose two strategies to mitigate these effects.
Evaluate the environmental impact of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems and propose two strategies to mitigate these effects.
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Main Water Sources
Main Water Sources
Oceans, rivers, springs, and rainwater.
Water Cycle Importance
Water Cycle Importance
Regulates climate and makes water available in various forms.
Importance of Water
Importance of Water
Source of life; used for drinking, cleaning, growing crops, and generating electricity.
Water's Molecular Formula
Water's Molecular Formula
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Water Density at 4°C
Water Density at 4°C
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High Specific Heat of Water
High Specific Heat of Water
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Pipes Bursting in Winter
Pipes Bursting in Winter
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Boiling Point at High Altitudes
Boiling Point at High Altitudes
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Effect of Impurities on Freezing Point
Effect of Impurities on Freezing Point
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Solution Definition
Solution Definition
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Solute Definition
Solute Definition
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Solvent Definition
Solvent Definition
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Unsaturated Solution
Unsaturated Solution
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Saturated Solution
Saturated Solution
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Supersaturated Solution
Supersaturated Solution
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Temperature Effect on Solid Solubility
Temperature Effect on Solid Solubility
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Temperature Effect on Gas Solubility
Temperature Effect on Gas Solubility
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Water of Crystallization
Water of Crystallization
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Soft Water
Soft Water
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Hard Water
Hard Water
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Water Composition Ratio
Water Composition Ratio
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Anomalous Expansion of Water
Anomalous Expansion of Water
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Boiling Point Factors
Boiling Point Factors
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Gas Solubility and Pressure
Gas Solubility and Pressure
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Heating Blue Vitriol
Heating Blue Vitriol
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Silica Gel
Silica Gel
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Table Salt in Rainy Season
Table Salt in Rainy Season
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Alcohol in Car Radiators
Alcohol in Car Radiators
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Temporary Hardness Removal (Boiling)
Temporary Hardness Removal (Boiling)
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Permanent Hardness Removal (Sodium Carbonate)
Permanent Hardness Removal (Sodium Carbonate)
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Main Causes of Water Pollution
Main Causes of Water Pollution
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Water Pollution Control
Water Pollution Control
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Metal Activity Series
Metal Activity Series
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Water Gas
Water Gas
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Washing Soda in Air
Washing Soda in Air
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Why is water precious?
Why is water precious?
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Water and Body Temperature
Water and Body Temperature
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Litmus Test with Pure Water
Litmus Test with Pure Water
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Water of Crystallization Definition
Water of Crystallization Definition
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Blue vitriol
Blue vitriol
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Washing Soda
Washing Soda
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Fizz sound
Fizz sound
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Lake Freezing Process
Lake Freezing Process
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Temporary Hardness Removal
Temporary Hardness Removal
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Water for Plants
Water for Plants
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Water in Biochemical Reactions
Water in Biochemical Reactions
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Water for Aquatic Life
Water for Aquatic Life
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Examples of Water of Crystallization
Examples of Water of Crystallization
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Permanent Hardness Removal
Permanent Hardness Removal
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Solubility
Solubility
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Boiling Point
Boiling Point
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Permanent Hardness
Permanent Hardness
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River and Lake Water
River and Lake Water
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Spring and Well Water
Spring and Well Water
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Rainwater
Rainwater
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Ocean and Sea Water
Ocean and Sea Water
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Cooking in Hilly Areas
Cooking in Hilly Areas
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Deliquescent Substances
Deliquescent Substances
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Pressure and Boiling Point
Pressure and Boiling Point
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Sea Water Freezing Point
Sea Water Freezing Point
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Solution
Solution
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Dissolving
Dissolving
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Silica Gel Uses
Silica Gel Uses
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Gas Solubility
Gas Solubility
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Hydrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
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Evaporation
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Study Notes
- The four main water sources are ocean/sea water, river/lake water, spring/well water, and rainwater.
- The water cycle regulates climate and makes water available in different forms.
- Water is essential for life, daily uses, biochemical reactions, temperature regulation, crop growth, aquatic life, seed germination, manufacturing, electricity generation, and climate control.
Composition and Properties
- Water's chemical composition has a hydrogen to oxygen ratio of 1:8 by mass or 2:1 by volume; its molecular formula is H2O.
- In lakes, water cools to 4°C, then surface water becomes lighter and doesn't sink, allowing aquatic life to survive under ice.
- Water has a high specific heat making it an excellent cooling agent because it absorbs much heat without a large temperature increase.
- During winters, water in pipelines expands below 4°C, which can cause pipes to burst.
- Water boils at lower temperatures in hilly areas due to lower atmospheric pressure, making cooking difficult.
- Impurities lower water's freezing point; seawater doesn't freeze at 0°C because of salt content.
- Increased pressure raises the boiling point of water.
- Adding impurities increases the boiling point of water.
Solutions
- A solution is a homogeneous mixture with variable composition.
- A solute dissolves in a solvent and is present in a smaller quantity.
- A solvent is the medium in which a solute dissolves and is present in a larger quantity.
- An unsaturated solution can dissolve more solute at a given temperature.
- A saturated solution cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.
- A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it can hold at room temperature.
- Solid solubility generally increases with temperature.
- Gas solubility decreases with increasing temperature.
- Pressure has practically no effect on solid solubility in water.
- Gas solubility in water increases with pressure.
Water of Crystallization
- Water of crystallization is water chemically combined with a substance in crystal form
- Examples include blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O) and washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O).
- Blue vitriol is copper sulphate pentahydrate.
- Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate.
Types of Substances
- Substances that contain water of crystallization: Blue vitriol (CuSO4.5H2O,) and Washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O).
- Substances soluble in water: Common salt (NaCl) and Potassium nitrate (KNO3).
- Substances that absorb water: Quicklime (CaO) and Anhydrous calcium chloride (CaCl2).
- Substances that are deliquescent: Caustic soda (NaOH) and Magnesium chloride (MgCl2).
- Examples of hydrates: Washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O) and Glauber's salt (Na2SO4.10H2O).
- Examples of emulsions: Milk and blood.
- Substances that cannot be mixed with water: Alcohol and Carbon tetrachloride.
- Heating blue vitriol causes it to loose its water of crystallization, changing the crystal to white powder and releasing water.
- Washing soda exposed to air turns from crystalline to powder form.
- Pure water doesn't change the color of blue litmus paper because it's neutral.
- Silica gel absorbs moisture and used as a drying agent and is kept in unused water bottles.
- Table salt contains deliquescent impurities like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, they absorb water and become moist during rainy season.
- Cold drink bottles contain dissolved carbon dioxide under high pressure.
- Metals' reaction with water indicates their reactivity, forming the metal activity series.
Gas Production
- Water gas consists of carbon monoxide and hydrogen [CO + H2].
- Electrolysis of water produces oxygen gas (O2) and hydrogen gas (H2).
- Carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is released as a byproduct in some reactions.
Soft and Hard Water
- Soft water lathers easily with soap.
- Hard water doesn't lather easily, forming scum instead.
- Temporary hardness is removed by boiling, which precipitates calcium and magnesium carbonates.
- Permanent hardness is removed by adding sodium carbonate, which forms insoluble carbonates.
- Boiling temporary hard water breaks down bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium into insoluble carbonates.
- The equations for boiling temporary hard water are: Ca(HCO3)2 → CaCO3 + H2O + CO2 (g) and Mg(HCO3)2 → MgCO3 + H2O + CO2 (g)
- Sodium carbonate reacts with soluble chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium to form respective insoluble carbonates and is how permanent hardness of water is removed.
- The equations for removing permanent hardness of water are: Na2CO3 + CaSO4 ⟶ CaCO3 ↓ + Na2SO4 and Na2CO3 + MgCl2 ⟶ MgCO3 ↓ + 2NaCl
Water Pollution and Control
- Water pollution is caused by industrial/agricultural wastes, thermal wastes, and sewage/garbage.
- Preventing water pollution involves promoting sanitation, treating sewage and industrial waste, using biodegradable materials, and regular purification of water bodies.
- Avoid washing clothes/utensils, bathing animals/humans, and disposing of dead animals near water sources.
- Awareness should be spread and promote access to sanitation in rural areas and city slums to prevent open defecation.
- Domestic sewage should be treated before being discharged into water bodies.
- Waste products of industries should be treated before being discharged into water bodies.
- Use non-biodegradable materials such as detergents, pesticides and polythene responsibly to avoid pollution of water and the environment.
Miscellaneous
- Alcohol lowers water's freezing point and is mixed with water in car radiators in cold weather.
- Carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure to dissolve more carbon dioxide.
- On opening a carbonated drink the pressure decreases and the gas releases out producing a fizz sound.
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