Water Quality
Water Quality Anything added to water can change its quality or function. Amount of change depends on the amount of the substance in water Changes include: Unpleasant flavor Color Changes in boiling point Changes in freezing point B 3.01 -- Water Quality
Substances commonly in water Minerals Salt Sugar B 3.01 -- Water Quality 3
Effect of Minerals on Water Minerals in water Hard water – high mineral content Soft water – low mineral content Minerals include: Calcium Magnesium in the form of carbonates but may include bicarbonates and sulfates Affects: Flavor Color B 3.01 -- Effect of Substances on Water Quality
Effect of Salt and Sugar on Water Increasing salt or sugar increases waters boiling point Jelly making Candy Decreasing salt or sugar decreases the freezing point Ice cream Cooling foods B 3.01 -- Water Quality