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I believe it is mean the activated charcoal or in common, activated carbon. Activated carbon (steamed charcoal under vacuum) had porous structure that can absorb many organic solvent, free chlorine in water and absorb smell. It was widely use in water treatment, some might leave activated carbon in fish tank to absorb organic waste and keep the water clean.
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Does water change color after adding charcoal?
Yes. In chemistry class we had to purify a water sample which was a-color. By adding charcoal and letting it sit over night, it went clear.
How do napkins purify water?
They don't purify it. They simply clean out dirt and other debris, very much like a coffee filter. I wouldn't recommend using it to purify water, as it would NOT clean out the microorganisms that can make a body sick.
Can you purify water using osmosis?
And RO unit is a water purifier and RO is the abbriveation of reverse osmosis. http://science.howstuffworks.com/reverse-osmosis.htm
Is purify a noun or verb?
The word 'purify' is a verb: purify, purifies, purifying, purified.We drink the water from the creek but we purify it first by boiling.Noun forms for the verb to purify are purifier, purification, and the gerund, purifying.
How do you write a sentence with the word purify in?
I put a tablet in the cup of creek water to purify it.
What are the best materials for water purification?
The best materials to use to purify water is charcoal, sand and grass.
Does water change color after adding charcoal?
Yes. In chemistry class we had to purify a water sample which was a-color. By adding charcoal and letting it sit over night, it went clear.
How do villagers purify drinking water?
They take the drinking water, filter it(with charcoal and sand), then boil it to remove any bacteria.
Can paper purify water?
Yes the paper can purify water by filtering out the suspended particles in it. You can try using a filter paper cone to remove the dirt from water.
Can charcoal be used to purify drinking water?
It's excellent, charcoal should be further treated and turned into activated carbon to give it more surface area but in the absence of that process and all you have is charcoal; it does a pretty good job
Is it possible to purify salt water using sine waves technology?
no
A method of separation used to purify water?
a method of separation purify water
How do napkins purify water?
They don't purify it. They simply clean out dirt and other debris, very much like a coffee filter. I wouldn't recommend using it to purify water, as it would NOT clean out the microorganisms that can make a body sick.
What steps can be taken to purify and isolate salt found in mines?
The principal steps are: grinding, dissolution in water, filtering, refining by repeated crystallization/recrystallization processes.
What did people during the civil war use to purify the river water?
Probably things like charcoal and cloth. Not the best filter materials, but they worked for the most part.
How do you purify sea water using a Bunsen burner a gas supply and matches?
Distill water and condense vapor
How long does it take to purify water?
It takes a while to purify water
