DETERMINE THE PURITY AND IMPURITY OF

ASUBSTANCE

chemical
Anaylisis
ALI AHMED SIDDIQUI
GROUP 1
TESTING THE PH OF

WATER
Testing the pH of water is a widely used method in chemical
analysis to evaluate its purity and determine whether it is
acidic or alkaline. The pH scale, which measures the
concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution, ranges
from 0 (extremely acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline), with 7
representing neutrality. If you want to assess the purity and of aquatic life and provides an indication of water quality. To examine the
impurity of a substance in water through pH testing, here are
some guidelines to follow;
Ph Scale
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
The amount of oxygen dissolved in water plays a vital role in the survival
presence of dissolved oxygen; Utilize a dissolved oxygen probe or DO
meter as per the manufacturer's guidelines. Take measurements to
determine the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, typically
measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or parts per million
(ppm).Analyzing the outcomes; Higher levels of dissolved oxygen (near
saturation) usually indicate good water quality. Conversely, lower levels
may suggest pollution, decomposition of organic matter or other factors
that deplete oxygen.
sPECIFIC IONS
Different ions like chloride (Cl⁻), sulfate
(SO₄²⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻) and phosphate (PO₄³⁻)
can give us valuable information about the
impurities present in water. To test for these
specific ions, we can employ ion selective
electrodes or perform chemical tests.
sUMMARY
pH testing is used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of water. When the
pH is close to neutral, it suggests that the water is pure, while extreme
values may indicate the presence of impurities. When it comes to dissolved
oxygen (DO) testing, high levels of DO are a positive sign of good water
quality. On the other hand, low DO levels can be an indication of pollution
or a depletion of oxygen in the water. Another important test is specific ion
testing, which measures the concentrations of ions such as chloride (Cl ⁻),
sulfate (SO₄²⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻) and phosphate (PO ₄³ ⁻). Elevated levels of
these ions can suggest contamination from various sources.