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Yes, tap water typically consists of H2O, which is water in its molecular form composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. However, tap water may also contain dissolved minerals and other substances depending on its source and treatment processes.
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What type of mixture is tap water?
Unfiltered tap water is a pure substance
How do you explain the relatively high conductivity of tap water compared to a low or zero conductivity for distilled water?
Tap water contains extra ions (ie not jusy H2O) which conduct. Deionised (as the name suggests) has no extra ions so it is just H2O and which does not conduct as it is not ionically bonded.
Is tap water an element compound heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?
Pure water (H2O) is a chemical compound; if the water is impure may be a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
What happens when H2O is added to CaCO3?
Nothing, because calcium carbonate is insoluble in pure water but slightly acidic water as tap water may dissolve it slowly.
Is tapwater pure chemical substance or mixture?
Tap water is a mixture of water (H2O) and minerals used to purify it.
Is tap a pure substance?
Tap water is a mixture of water (H2O) and minerals used to purify it.
What chemical formula of drinking water?
Tap water is a mixture of water and other ions that are usually added by local municipalities. The water has the chemical formula of H2O.
Is tap water a molecular compound?
Tap water is H2O (with some trace impurities). This makes it a covalent molecule.
Is drinking water a compound or element?
Its a mixture. Drinking water, especially tap water, is not just H2O. There are many things in it such as chlorine and fluorine
Is tap water an element a substance a compound or a mixture?
Tap water is not a pure substance because it is mixed with chemicals that purify it and if it was from the ground it has naturally occurring minerals mixed in it.
Why is distilled water a compound while tap water a mixture?
Distilled water is also known as Pure water, with a chemical formula of H2O. Lets begin with the definition of compounds and mixtures. Compounds are formed chemically from elements and/or compounds. Mixtures are formed when elements and/or compounds are mixed together physically. Since distilled water only contains H2O, it is known as a compound. However, tap water contains other minerals and chemicals besides H2O, even though it holds the highest % in the mixture. In tap water, the formula of water is still H2O, but there are other substances as mentioned. Hope i helped :)
What type of mixture is tap water?
Unfiltered tap water is a pure substance
How do you explain the relatively high conductivity of tap water compared to a low or zero conductivity for distilled water?
Tap water contains extra ions (ie not jusy H2O) which conduct. Deionised (as the name suggests) has no extra ions so it is just H2O and which does not conduct as it is not ionically bonded.
Why is water a base?
Pure distilled water is neutral, neither acid nor base. Most tap water is a base because of the minerals dissolved in it, but occasionally tap water may be acid because of acids dissolved in it.
Is tap water in a glass a compound homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Pure water (H2O) is a chemical compound; if the water is impure may be a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
Why is distilled water a compound while tap water is a mixture?
Water (independent of forms) is a compound - H2O; tap water is of course water - but containing some minor impurities. And seawater, waters from lakes and rivers contain many impurities but remain water.
Is tap water an element compound heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?
Pure water (H2O) is a chemical compound; if the water is impure may be a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
