Chemistry Topic Practice
Potable Water Treatment | GCSE Chemistry Practice
Potable water is safe to drink, but it isn't the same as pure water.
How do we get potable water from sea water?
What is Potable Water Treatment | Practice?
"Water that is safe to drink, containing low levels of dissolved salts and microbes."
Question 1
What is potable water?
Question 2
Which process is used to kill microbes in water treatment?
Question 3
Which method of obtaining potable water is the most energy-intensive?
Water Treatment Steps
Filtration: Removes solids like leaves and soil.
Sterilisation: Kills microbes using chlorine, UV, or ozone.
Desalination: Removing salt via distillation or reverse osmosis.
Exam Tip
Key Term: "Pure" water contains ONLY water molecules. Potable water can have dissolved salts.
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