WATER AND SOLUTION

WATER AND SOLUTION

Physical characteristics of water Solution and solubility

Composition of water

Evaporation of water

Acids and alkalis

Purification of water

Water supply system

Preservation of water quality

Physical characteristics of water

colourless , odourless, tasteless water exist in three states :

melting Solid (ice) freezing Liquid (water)

boiling Gas (steam / water vapour) condensation

density of water is 1 g per cm3

water is a poor heat conductor

Point
Melting point

Explanation
Temperature at which ice (solid) becomes water (liquid) Temperature at which water becomes ice (solid) Temperature at which water becomes steam (gas)

Example
Melting point of ice = 0C

Freezing point

Freezing point of water = 0C Boiling point of water = 100C

Boiling point

Effects of impurities on characteristics of water

Impurities can influence the freezing point, melting point and boiling point of water. Impurities _______ boiling point of water.

Impurities ________ freezing and melting point of water.

Water particles

Water

Process which liquid is slowly lost from the surface of the liquid in the form of water vapour into the atmosphere.