Chapter 11 - Water Quality Flashcards
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Define concentration.
A
A measure of the quantity of dissolved substance contained per unit volume of solution.
1
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What is salinity?
A
A measure of the quantity of dissolved salt in water.
2
Q
What is desalination?
A
The technology of removing salt and other minerals from water.
3
Q
Why is desalination expensive?
A
It requires a lot of thermal energy, and therefore is much more expensive than using ground/fresh water.
4
Q
Source of salt?
A
Natural and road salt
5
Q
Source of minerals?
A
Carbonate
