O-LevelChemistryChemistry of the Environment5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q381 Mark

In the purification of water, what is the purpose of carbon?

Ato desalinate

Bto disinfect

Cto remove odours

Dto remove solids

✓ Correct answer

C: to remove odours

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Topic: Chemistry of the Environment, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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