11 Questions
What is the primary purpose of chlorination in water treatment?
To kill pathogenic bacteria
Which of the following methods is used to remove permanent hardness?
Ion exchange
What is the purpose of flouridation in water treatment?
To strengthen teeth and prevent decay
What is the purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
To remove suspended solids
What is the result of boiling water with temporary hardness?
Temporary hardness is removed
What is the purpose of flocculation in water treatment?
To bring together small suspended solids
What is the purpose of filtration in water treatment?
To remove suspended solids
What is the definition of hard water?
Water that will not easily form a lather with soap
What is the purpose of deionisation in water treatment?
To remove calcium and magnesium ions
What is the purpose of ion exchange in water treatment?
To swap calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions
What is the purpose of primary treatment in sewage treatment?
To screen and settle suspended solids
Learn about the characteristics and treatment of hard water, including temporary and permanent hardness, and methods of water treatment such as flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
