Properties and Uses of Water

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Properties and Uses of Water: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Properties of Water, Uses of Water, Types of Water, Heavy Water (D2O), Hard Water and Soft Water, Permanent Hardness, Temporary Hardness, Removal of Hardness & Potable Water etc.

Important Questions on Properties and Uses of Water

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Which one of the following best describes the need for potable water?

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Which of the following is a method for purifying potable water?

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How can the permanent hardness of water be described?

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Which among the following is/are method(s) to remove hardness from water?

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Which type of water is most widely used for household chores like washing, cleaning or cooking ?

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Which form of water is not recommended for drinking because of being deficient in minerals ?

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Which of the following types of water is also known as 'Demineralised Water' ?

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The type of water that is first boiled and the steam generated due to it which is further condensed and collected is called _____ .

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Heavy water is a compound that is made up of oxygen and.....: 

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Who discovered heavy water?

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Portable water is _______.

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Wood _______ on the water.

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Which of the following method is not suitable for removing the permanent hardness of water?

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Which type of water is used as a moderator to absorb the neutrons produced during nuclear disintegration processes in nuclear plants?

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How many types of water are found in nature?

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The water which is used for drinking purpose is known as

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Which one of the following is the chemical name of heavy water?