Water Chemistry Groundwater Pollution Groundwater Exploration

Question 1

• is universal solvent

Concentrations of substance dissolved in water are commonly expressed in weight per volume.

• Milligram/liter (1 mg/l = 1 gram m^-3)

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

• usually contain largest amounts of dissolved solids

Answer 2

GW

Question 3

example of bicarbonates and effects to water and significant concentration

Answer 3

limestone, dolomite

controls capacity of water to neutralize strong acid, if to much bicarb result alkaline.

150-250

Question 4

calcium and magnesium effects to water, range

Answer 4

25-50

Question 5

chloride effects to water

Answer 5

increase corrosiveness and salty tase