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Fresh Water
6th science-Neumeyer
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | a measurement of the substances in water besides water molecules. |
| Concentration | the amount of one substance in a certain volume of another substance. |
| pH | a measurement of how acidic or basic the water is, on a scale of 0 to 14. |
| Hardness | The combined level of two minerals calcium and magnesium in a sample of water. |
| Coliform | a bacteria found in human and animal wastes. |
| Filtration | the process of passing water through a series of screens that allows the water through, but no larger solid particles. |
| Coagulation | particles that stick to the flocs. |
| What two minerals affect a water samples hardness | Calcium and Magnesium |