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Total Dissolved Solids Lab Report

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To determine that tap and tank water is potentially healthy drinkable liquids, finding accurate methods that determine which water source is healthier. This EEI will focus on mainly salinity, ph and total dissolved solids (TDS) levels, which are required to experiment on, to determine suitable levels of each water contaminant to find which water is more drinkable, tap or tank water.
• Salinity:
The salinity is the measure of salts in water. Measuring the salt in water ways is important, so that it can be controlled and managed. Salt or sodium chloride can affect the taste, due to the sodium and chloride levels found within the water. High levels of sodium are mostly the problem for high or low amounts of salt. High levels of chloride can cause bacteria growth polluting water ways with parasites.
• Ph: …show more content…

A substance that is less than 7 is acidic and a substance more than 7 is alkaline. The ph level 7 is neutral because the concentration of H3O is the same as pure water. The importance of ph levels is important because it helps scientist determine the solubility; the amount able to dissolve in water.
• Total dissolved solids (TDS):
Total dissolved solids consist of inorganic salts (principally calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulphates) and some small amounts of organic matter that are dissolved in water. http://www.water-research.net/index.php/water-treatment/tools/total-dissolved-solids

• Adhesive and cohesive

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