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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Purification of water

Purification of water in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4 (competency matrix 8.34.1): filtration, flocculation, sedimentation and chlorination.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.4.3.4Describe the large-scale purification of water by filtration, flocculation, sedimentation and chlorination.
  2. 7.4.3.5Explain the roles of aluminium sulfate and chlorine in the treatment of water.

Lessons

  • Treatment of the water supply

    25 min

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Sample question

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Purification of water: sample question

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True or false: chlorine is added to drinking water to kill bacteria.

Is the statement true or false?

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