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1. The diagram below shows the purification of water using a filter tank.

a. Explain how the impure water is purified

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b. Explain why chlorine is added during water purification

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c. After chlorination, the water becomes acidic. A small amount of slaked

lime is added to the acidic water. Explain why slaked lime is added.
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d. What is the chemical name for slaked lime?
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e. State the boiling point of pure water

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f. Describe a chemical test for water

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2. Mention four gases present in air and give their percentage compositions
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3. State and explain the processes in nature that helps to keep the air clean
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4. What is air pollution?
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5. Mention four (4) air pollutants
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6. Mention three (3) ways of reducing air pollution

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7. State the technique employed in separating the individual components of

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8. What is the effect of an increased percentage of oxygen in air?

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9. Why do we not feel the pressure of air at very high altitudes?

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10.What is water pollution?

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11. Mention four (4) water pollutants
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12. State and explain the processes involved in the purification of river water
to make it safe for drinking
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13. How do we remove soluble impurities from water?
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14. Mention two types of water
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15. How do we convert one type of water into the other?
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16. Mention three (3) advantages of any type of water named in question 13
above
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