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What does potable mean?

A

They do not remove the large amount of dissolved salt.

B

Its main problem is dissolved salt, rather than insoluble particles.

C
  • Heat sea water so the water becomes vapour.
  • Cool the vapour and collect it as liquid water.
  • Salts remain behind because they do not vaporise.
D

Water that is safe to drink, though it may contain harmless dissolved substances.

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3.2.4 Making water potable Flashcards

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24 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 3.2.4 Making water potable: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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