Global Reserves & Potable Water (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Chemical formula of water
Chemical formula of water
What type of solvent is water?
What type of solvent is water?
Fantastic solvent
Examples of ions dissolved in water
Examples of ions dissolved in water
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Gases dissolved in rainwater
Gases dissolved in rainwater
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
Effect of dissolving in water
Effect of dissolving in water
Lowers the pH
Microorganisms (natural pollutants) in water
Microorganisms (natural pollutants) in water
Bacteria and viruses
Man-made pollutants in water (examples)
Man-made pollutants in water (examples)
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
Why industries need water
Why industries need water
Cooling machinery in factories
Why agriculture needs water
Why agriculture needs water
To grow food on farms
UK water supply sources
UK water supply sources
Underground storage, rivers, reservoirs
Drought definition
Drought definition
Insufficient rain to replenish water supplies
When water shortages occur
When water shortages occur
When demand exceeds supply
Water conservation methods (examples)
Water conservation methods (examples)
Full loads, showers not baths, fix taps, reuse water