S-ECHE001L- Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory

Module 9: Water Purification

Enabling Assessment Worksheet on Water Purification

Name Date
Professor CYS
Points 30 points Time Allotment 60 minutes Score

A. Data and Observations (20 points)

Table 1. Physical Appearance of Lake Water Sample

Observations
Before adding alum

After addition of alum

While stirring

After filtration

Table 2. Observed Properties of Water Sample

Property Before Treatment After Treatment

Color

Turbidity, NTU

pH

C. Follow-Up Questions (10 points)

1. What are the different factors that affect the quality of water?

2. What is the role of a coagulating agent in the process of purification?

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Module 9: Water Purification

3. Give other substances that can be used as coagulating agent in water purification
besides aluminum sulfate and ferric chloride.

4. What is the purpose of stirring after the addition of alum in water sample?

5. Reverse osmosis is another method of purifying water. How does it work?