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21 Cards in this Set
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Cation
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Positive charge
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Anion
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Negative charge
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How to soften a precipitate and water
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Lime
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Oxidation and reduction
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Addition of oxygen or removal of oxygen
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Collids
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1-500nm that do not settle out of the solution
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Biodegradable matter
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Carbs, fats and proteins
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Organic compounds
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Carbon and hydrogen
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Alkalinity
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Ability to neutralize or absorb H+ ions without significant change in pH
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Hard water
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Has large buffering capacity, making it difficult to change pH
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Hardness
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Caused by multivalent and metallic colors.
Percipates soap Measured with titration |
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Iron and manganese
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Stains bathroom fixtures and laundry
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Spectrometer
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Reagent to develop character
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Turbidity
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Interference of light passage
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Jar test
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Effectiveness of abnormal coagulation
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Nitrogen
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Organic form ammonia (NO2)
Limited amount in waters causes algae blooms |
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Phosphorous
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Organic and synthetic
Needs sufficient amount to supply biological growth for waste treatment |
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Dissolved oxygen
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Aquatic life needs oxygen
Low levels signify pollution |
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Solids
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Drinking max 500mg
High concentrations are carriers for toxins |
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Chemical oxygen demand
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Used to determine organic strength of waste water
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Total organic concentration
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Measures release of CO2
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Oil and grease
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Hydrocarbons, fats, oils, waxes fatty.acid
low solubility leads to adhesion of pipes |
