4. Chemical Properties and Classifications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does TDS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what 'Dissolved' signifies in terms of water.

2. 2.

   Name one example of a suspended solid in water.

   Hint

   Remember that these are visible particles.

3. 3.

   What does TSS stand for?

   • Total Saline Solids
   • Total Suspended Solids
   • Total Soluble Solids

   Hint

   Think about what 'suspended' means.

4. 4.

   True or False: Organic compounds typically have higher solubility in water than inorganic compounds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Focus on the comparisons.

5. 5.

   You collect water samples from a lake and a river. The lake's sample is clear with no smell, while the river sample is murky and has a strong odor. Discuss the potential risks and the steps you would take to evaluate both samples.

   Hint

   Evaluate both visual inspection and testing.

6. 6.

   You have a water quality sample that reads high in TDS but low in TSS. What does this indicate about the water quality? How would you proceed?

   Hint

   Remember high TDS means focus on dissolved substances.