Global Reserves & Potable Water (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Chemical formula for water
Chemical formula for water
Quality of life depends on availability of
Quality of life depends on availability of
Clean water
Two types of solutes water dissolves
Two types of solutes water dissolves
Ions and gases
Examples of ions found in water
Examples of ions found in water
, ,
Gases dissolved in rainwater
Gases dissolved in rainwater
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
Effect of on water pH
Effect of on water pH
Lowers the pH
Natural pollutants in water (microorganisms)
Natural pollutants in water (microorganisms)
Bacteria and viruses
Examples of man-made pollutants in water
Examples of man-made pollutants in water
Fertilisers, pesticides, household/industrial waste
Average daily water use per person in UK (litres)
Average daily water use per person in UK (litres)
150 litres
Industrial use of water
Industrial use of water
Cooling machinery in factories
Agricultural use of water
Agricultural use of water
Growing food on farms
Definition of drought
Definition of drought
Insufficient rain to replenish water supplies
Water shortages occur when
Water shortages occur when
Demand exceeds supply
Conservation method: baths vs showers
Conservation method: baths vs showers
Take showers instead of baths
How to prevent water waste from taps
How to prevent water waste from taps
Repair dripping taps