Chemistry Water Purification

Question 1

What is the aim

Answer 1

To analyse a sample of water and then purify the water through a process of purification

Question 2

What is water purification used for

Answer 2

Removing impurities from water to make it suitable for drinking

Question 3

What will you do in this practical

Answer 3

Measure the pH of a water sample, remove the impurities by distillation and check on the purity of the water by measuring the boiling point

Question 4

Potable meaning

Answer 4

Water that is safe to drink

Question 5

What is the purpose of purifying the water sample through distillation

Answer 5

To obtain distilled water

Question 6

How is the boiling point of the distilled water determined

Answer 6

By heating the water until it boils and measuring the temperature

Question 7

Which piece of equipment is used to collect the distilled water

Answer 7

Conical flask with delivery tube and bung

Question 8

What is the pH of pure water

Answer 8

7