A sample of tap water from a water treatment works is tested.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Evaporate 1 dm31\ \mathrm{dm^{3}}1 dm3 of the water to dryness | 0.3 g of solid left |
| Test for harmful microorganisms | none detected |
| Levels of dissolved substances | all within safe limits |
Which conclusion is best supported by the results?
The water is potable and pure.
The water is potable but not pure.
The water is not potable, because it contains dissolved substances.
The water is pure but not potable.
51 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry 6.3 Interpreting and interacting with earth systems, covering 6.3.1 Formation and evolution of the atmosphere, 6.3.2 The greenhouse effect and climate change, 6.3.3 Sources and problems of atmospheric pollutants, and 6.3.4 Producing potable water. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.