Description : Alum [Al2 (SO4 )3 ] is used as a coagulant in water treatment to remove (A) Colour (B) Turbidity (C) Bacteria (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Out of NaCl, MgSO4 , Al2 (SO4 ) 3 , K4 [Fe(CN)6 ], which one will bring about the coagulation of a gold sol quickest and in the least of concentration ?
Last Answer : Ans. Al2 (SO4 ) 3 .
Description : Drinking (potable) water treatment does not involve (A) Coagulation (B) Sedimentation (C) Softening (D) Disinfection
Last Answer : (C) Softening
Description : __________ is the process of killing organism in water. (A) Coagulation (B) Sterilisation (C) Disinfection (D) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (C) Disinfection
Description : Very fine suspended and colloidal impurities are removed from water by a process called (A) Sedimentation (B) Coagulation (C) Disinfection (D) Softening
Last Answer : (B) Coagulation
Description : If Organic sources of carcinogenic compounds in water persist even after chlorination, then what is the correct sequence among treatment processes listed below if all these are considered compulsory ? 1. Coagulation 2. Sedimentation 3. Filtration in ... c) 4- 2- 3- 1- 5 and 6 d) 1-5-2-3-4 and 6
Last Answer : d) 1-5-2-3-4 and 6
Description : Rapid sand filter (A) Should be preceded by coagulation and sedimentation (B) Uses rapid sand as filter media (C) Is used after slow sand filtering has been done (D) Can combine disinfection also
Last Answer : (A) Should be preceded by coagulation and sedimentation
Description : The pair(s) which will show displacement reaction is/are (i) NaCl solution and copper metal (ii) AgNO3 solution and copper metal (iii) Al2(SO4)3 solution and magnesium metal (iv) ZnSO4 solution and iron metal (a) (ii) only (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (ii)
Last Answer : (c) (iii) and (iv)
Description : Pick out the true statement pertaining to water treatment. (A) Slow sand filters can remove colour completely (B) Activated carbon can be used for taste & odour control without subsequent filtration ... of water (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Last Answer : (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Description : Radioactive substances present in the polluted water stream can be removed by (A) Biological oxygen treatment (B) Coagulation and filtration (C) Adsorption in ion exchange materials (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Adsorption in ion exchange materials
Description : During sewage treatment, the sewage is subjected to __________ treatment in Imhoff tank. (A) Filtration (B) Digestion (C) Sedimentation (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Description : Muddy water is treated with alum in purification process, it is termed as : (1) emulsification (2) absorption (3) adsorption (4) coagulation
Last Answer : (4) coagulation Explanation: Natural and wastewater contain small particulates that are suspended in water forming a colloid. These particles carry the same charges, and repulsion prevents them from combining into larger particulates to settle.
Description : Muddy water is treated with alum in purification process, itis termed as : (1) emulsification (2)absorption (3) adsorption (4) coagulation
Last Answer : coagulation
Description : Separation of solid suspended in liquid into a supernatant clear liquid and a denser slurry employs a process termed as the (A) Coagulation (B) Flocculation (C) Sedimentation (D) Clarification
Last Answer : (C) Sedimentation
Description : During treatment of water, sedimentation is done (A) Before filtration (B) After filtration (C) Simultaneously with filtration (D) Along with chlorination
Last Answer : (A) Before filtration
Description : Before discharging the foul sewage into rivers, it is generally treated by (a) screening (b) sedimentation (c) Oxidation (d) sludge digestion and disinfection (e) all the above*
Last Answer : e) all the above*
Description : The process opposite to 'dispersion' is termed as the (A) Flocculation (B) Sedimentation (C) Filtration (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Flocculation
Description : Coal washing waste water containing about 3% suspended solids (comprising of clay, slate, stone etc.) is treated for solid particles removal (A) By chemical coagulation (B) In sedimentation tanks equipped with mechanical scrapper (C) In vacuum filter (D) In clarifiers
Last Answer : (B) In sedimentation tanks equipped with mechanical scrapper
Description : Temporary hardness of water can be removed by (A) Addition of alum (a coagulant) (B) Boiling (C) Filtration (through gravity sand filter) (D) Addition of lime
Last Answer : (B) Boiling
Description : Which of the following is the most efficient for removal of very finely divided suspended solids and colloidal matter from the polluted waterstream? (A) Sedimentation tank (B) Circular clarifier (C) Mechanical flocculation (D) Chemical coagulation
Last Answer : (D) Chemical coagulation
Description : Alum stops bleeding in minor cuts because of – (1) solvation (2) emulsion (3) dialysis (4) coagulation
Last Answer : (4) coagulation Explanation: Coagulation is the process by which blood forms clots. It is an important part of homeostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel, wherein a ... coagulation can lead to an increased risk of bleeding (hemorrhage) or obstructive clotting (thrombosis).
Description : Alum stops bleeding in minor cuts because of (1) solvation (2) emulsion (3) dialysis (4) coagulation
Description : The process of removing calcium and magnesium from hard water is known as – (1) Sedimentation (2) Filtration (3) Flocculation (4) Water softening
Last Answer : (4) Water softening Explanation: Water softening is the reduction of the concentration of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. Hardness ions dissolved in water can cause a ... use depend on an ion-exchange resin in which hardness ions are exchanged for sodium ions.
Description : The main process to purify water by filtration, is (A) Mechanical straining (B) Flocculation and sedimentation (C) Biological metabolism (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The process of passing water through beds of granular materials, is called (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Filtration (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Filtration
Description : The process of removing calcium and magnesium from hard water is known as (1) Sedimentation (2) Filtration (3) Flocculation (4) Water softening
Last Answer : Water softening
Description : The temporary hardness of water can be removed by (A) Boiling (B) Adding lime (C) Adding alum (D) Filtration
Last Answer : (A) Boiling
Description : Iron & manganese present in the polluted water is removed by (A) Simple filtration (B) Oxidation followed by settling & filtration (C) Chemical coagulation (D) Chlorination only
Last Answer : (B) Oxidation followed by settling & filtration
Description : Soluble silica present in boiler feed water can be removed by (A) Coagulation (B) Filtration (C) Anion exchanger (D) Preheating it
Last Answer : (C) Anion exchanger
Description : Dissolved carbon dioxide, can be removed from the supply main by (A) Sedimentation (B) Aeration (C) Chlorination (D) Coagulation
Last Answer : (B) Aeration
Description : Oilish impurities present the effluent discharged from the electroplating industry is normally not removed by (A) Chemical coagulation (B) Floatation & skimming (C) Centrifugation (D) Ultra filtration
Last Answer : (A) Chemical coagulation
Description : To remove very fine suspended particles from water, the method adopted is (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Boiling (D) Filtration
Last Answer : To remove very fine suspended particles from water, the method adopted is (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Boiling (D) Filtration
Description : Why Filtration is a better method than simple sedimentation and decantation?
Last Answer : Filtration can remove solid particles as small as 1 micron.Simply decanting, or allowing solids to settle - will not removethe smallest particles.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by - (1) Filtration (2) Sublimation (3) Distillation (4) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (2) Sublimation Explanation: Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by Sublimation. Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase, without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by – (1) sedimentation (2) filtration (3) sublimation (4) distillation
Last Answer : (3) sublimation Explanation: Iodine is well known to sublime (change from solid to gas without becoming liquid in between) when heated. However sodium chloride has a melting point much higher ... by using a sublimation apparatus, with solid iodine collected by condensation on a cold surface.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by (1) sedimentation (2) filtration (3) sublimation (4) distillation
Last Answer : sublimation
Description : Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light of suitable wavelength iscommonly used for disinfection of water in (A) Food industry (B) Municipal sewage treatment (C) Petroleum refinery (D) Iron & steel plant
Last Answer : (A) Food industry
Description : Chloramines are used in water treatment for (A) Disinfection and control of taste & odour (B) Corrosion control (C) Removing turbidity (D) Control of bacteria
Last Answer : (A) Disinfection and control of taste & odour
Description : The most commonly used chemical coagulant in water treatment is (A) Ferrous sulphate (B) Alum (C) Lime (D) Hydrazine
Last Answer : (B) Alum
Description : Which is the most widely used coagulant for the treatment of turbid water? (A) Alum (aluminium sulphate) (B) Lime (C) Ferric chloride (D) Sodium aluminate
Last Answer : (A) Alum (aluminium sulphate)
Description : In water treatment plant, use of chloramines ensures (1) taste and odour control (2) weed control in reservoirs (3) disinfection (4) removal of permanent hardness
Last Answer : (3) disinfection Explanation: The particular type of chloramine used in drinking water disinfection is called monochloramine. Chloramine is chiefly a secondary disinfectant that are added to water that has already been disinfected with a primary disinfectant, often chlorine
Description : In water treatment plant, use of chloramines ensures _____ (1) taste and odour control (2) weed control in reservoirs (3) disinfection (4) removal of permanent hardness
Last Answer : disinfection
Description : In the manufacture of H3 PO4 (ortho); strong H2 SO4 leaching wet process as compared to electric furnace process (A) Uses lower grade phosphate rock (B) Requires lower capital investment in the plant (C) Produces lower purity acid (D) Is very costly
Last Answer : (C) Produces lower purity acid
Description : During sewage treatment, effluent from which one of the following treatment units has minimum wt/vol amount of suspended solids? (a) Detritus channel (b) Primary sedimentation tank (c) Secondary sedimentation tank (d) Activated sludge process aeration tank
Last Answer : (d) Activated sludge process aeration tank
Description : Infective bacteria in water is killed by the __________ process. (A) Sterilisation (B) Aeration (C) Disinfection (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Sterilisation
Description : Which of the following is the most widely used disinfectant in water treatment? (A) Chlorine (B) Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light (C) Cation exchanger (D) Coagulation
Last Answer : (A) Chlorine
Description : In sewage treatment, its sedimentation is speeded up by commonly adding (A) Hydrochloric acid (B) Lime (C) Copper sulphate (D) Sodium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Lime
Description : Q No: 291 The coagulant widely used for sewage treatment, is A. Alum B. Ferric chloride C. Ferric sulphate D. Chlorinated copperas
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : How many atoms in 4 al2(so3)3?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is the formula mass of aluminum oxalate Al2(C2O4)3?
Last Answer : The molar mass of aluminium oxalate is 318,017 g.