Testing for Salts in Water (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Concentration of salts dissolved in water

Any ionic compounds present in the system

Metals with high density that have toxic effects

Build-up of heavy metals in higher-order predators

Substances with at least one metal-carbon direct bond

Water requiring lots of soap to obtain a lather

Calcium, magnesium, manganese, and iron

Problem from excess nutrients causing algal blooms

Salinity levels of water and soil samples

Micro-Siemens per centimetre ($\mu\text{S cm}^{-1}$)