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What is flocculation?
What is flocculation?
- The process of adding natural alkalinity to water to form gelatinous hydracids
- The process of inducing a rolling motion in water using paddles or baffles
- The process of separating particles in water using chemical substances
- The process of agglomerating finely divided particles to form larger aggregates (correct)
What is coagulation in the context of water treatment?
What is coagulation in the context of water treatment?
- Separating suspended solids from water using gentle stirring
- Agglomerating finely divided particles to form larger aggregates
- Adding a chemical substance to react with the natural alkalinity of water and form gelatinous hydracids (correct)
- Inducing a rolling motion in water using paddles or baffles
How long does the gentle stirring for flocculation typically continue?
How long does the gentle stirring for flocculation typically continue?
- 1 hour
- 20–45 minutes (correct)
- 5–10 minutes
- Indefinitely
