Question

B) Explain three ways by which water can be purified in the home

Answer 1

Explanation:

Water can be purified from through...

Filtration - This involves the use of filter paper to remove solid objects found in water.

Boiling - This involves keeping water at 100 deg celcius for a while through application of heat and this kills microorganisms in the water.

Addition of alum - Alum causes very fine and small particles that are suspending in water to stick together making them large enough to be removed through filtration.

Chemicals used in water treatment...

Chlorine - Chlorine is used to kill bacteria, viruses and other disease causing pathogens found in water

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