6(Osmosis) Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
The process by which water moves from lower conc to higher conc via semi permeable membrane
2
Q
what is RO
A
Reverse Osmosis=opposite of osmosis.
It is not natural so force need to be applied
3
Q
where is RO used
A
Water purifiers
4
Q
why in news
A
Mo Envi want to prohibit use of RO
5
Q
what????Bannn RO???
A
Noooo….Generally RO wastes 75% of water thus they want to ban RO in those places where TDS(Total Dissolved Substance) in water is below 5ml per liter
6
Q
will NGT accept the draft
A
They have only suggested it….They said use RO only for drinking ONLY
7
Q
who will be the implementation agency
A
CPCB and SPCB
