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Chemistry · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · C10

Required practical 13: testing water

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Compare water samples

Measure pH with a suitable indicator or calibrated pH meter. Use equal measured volumes when comparing dissolved-solid residues. Record the source, volume, pH and residue mass. The data shown are invented for practice. A pH of 7 alone does not prove a sample is potable.

Illustrative results for equal 50 cubic centimetre samples: A has pH 7 and 0.0 grams dry residue, B has pH 7 and 0.4 grams, C has pH 4 and 0.1 grams.

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