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Distilling water removes all the ions and impurities so that it doesn't conduct electricity or leave residue in equipment. If you're doing experiments, the ions in normal water will have a slight effect on your results. Distilled water is pretty much pure water.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoDistillation is a process of heating some fluid and collecting the vapor, in order to
leave impurities behind in the original fluid. Distilled water is a very pure form of
water, with nothing added or dissolved in it. Most people don't really need to use
distilled water, but for some types of chemical processes, the added purity is helpful.
Around the house, there are appliances that can work better and last longer, if
they're operated with distilled water instead of tap water. These are all of the
things that you fill with cold water, and the appliance heats the water before
you take the water out. For example:
- teakettle
- bedroom vaporizer
- coffee percolator
- electric steam iron
Some water always evaporates from inside these appliances, and when it does,
it leaves behind any minerals that were dissolved in it. Over a period of time, the
minerals build up to create that chalky white coating on the inside of the pot, and
they can even clog the outlets of the percolator or steam iron. Using distilled water
avoids this inconvenience, since the water has no minerals dissolved in it.
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∙ 13y agoSteam irons is common since it has already been boiled to remove mineral deposits.
Distilled water is ideal for topping up lead acid car batteries too.
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∙ 15y agoBatteries, steam irons, car radiators, drinking.
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∙ 11y agoDistilled water is a largely used solvent for many drugs. Also its used for washing.
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∙ 11y ago1) Doesn't contain anything which may interfere with the experiment
2) Is much better at dissolving things than tap water
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What is the function of media bottle lab apparatus?
The media bottle lab apparatus is used to hold the chemicals without getting affected. They follow OSHA regulation and global scientific standards.
What is a long tube that carries water?
garden hose
Where can you find the oxidising hazard symbol?
in a science lab or on a can dof spray to do with oxygen
What kind of water must be used for chemical analysis?
Tap water has been treated with chemicals to make it safe for drinking, not to mention that local minerals and debris from the pipes could make for a bad test sample. Pure water is a 7 on the scale, a true neutral.
Can you find glycolic acid in any old chemistry lab?
Yes, you can find glycolic acid in any old chemistry lab. The chemist can even make it from scratch for you in just a matter of hours. It is very easy to get a bottle.
How is water prepared in the lab?
Distilled water, or de-ionised water would be used in a laboratory.
How water is prepared in lab?
Distilled water, or de-ionised water would be used in a laboratory.
What is the correct to say Distilled water is one of the purest elementsused in lab work?
The only problem with that sentence is that 'purest' is an adjective that doesn't work in this context. Maybe try something like "Distilled water is one of the most pure elements used in lab work".
Can you drink lab water and why?
Whether or not you can drink lab water will depend on what has been added. If you are referring to the water from the safety areas, then yes, you may drink that water because it's distilled.
What are the samples of well water?
Take some of your well water in a sterilised bottle to a lab. -That is a sample.
How do you dianose well water?
Take a sample in a sterile bottle to a lab for analysis
What is the function of media bottle lab apparatus?
The media bottle lab apparatus is used to hold the chemicals without getting affected. They follow OSHA regulation and global scientific standards.
WHAT IS A LAB Wash bottle?
This is a simple plastic or glassware used for washing other glassware accessories in laboratory.
What is the function of universal bottle in microbiology lab?
function universal bottle
What is the difference between a closed water bottle system and an open water bottle system in a lab to measure air pressure?
in closed water bottle system preasure generates due to vaporization of water. but this process of vaporization stopes when equilibrium is acheved for a perticular temperature. but in open bottle system equilibrium is NT acheved and hence vapour preasure can NT be measured.
What is the common solvent used in science lab?
water
How can you tell which bottle of wine is posioned when you have thirteen bottles of wine four lab rats and only one bottle of wine is posioned?
Pick a bottle and put it aside, if these steps don't lead you to find the poisoned bottle, you'll know that the bottle you put aside is poisoned. Make groups of three bottles each. Let one lab rat taste of each of those three. If a rat drops dead, you'll now have narrowed your search to three bottles. So let's say we have lab rats A B C and D. The bottles are numbered from 1 to 13. I put bottle 13 aside. I let A drink from bottles 1, 2 and 3. Lab rat B drinks from bottles 4, 5 and 6. I let C drink from bottles 7, 8 and 9, while lab rat D drinks from 10, 11 and 12. If no lab rats die during this part of the test, you'll know that bottle 13 is poisonous. Say lab rat A dies. I can now conclude that one of the bottles 1 through 3 is poisoned. So i feed lab rat B from bottle 1, lab rat C from bottle 2 and lab rat D from bottle 3. The lab rat that dies, had the poisoned bottle. If B dies, it was bottle 1 that was poisoned. Alternatively. Feed each rat a sip from another bottle of wine until one drops dead, you will now have found your poisoned bottle. Alternatively. Live dangerous and drink 12 bottles of wine. You survived? You are now officially bad-ass!
