5.1. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does TDS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the components that water can hold.

2. 2.

   Name two types of materials measured by TDS.

   Hint

   Include both types.

3. 3.

   What does TDS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what 'dissolved' means in the context of water.

4. 4.

   True or False: High TDS always indicates poor water quality.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about mineral content in water.

5. 5.

   Design a simple experiment to measure the TDS of a water sample. What materials would you use and what would your methodology be?

   Hint

   Consider what tools are commonly used for testing water quality.

6. 6.

   Discuss how varying levels of TDS affect different sectors such as drinking water supply, agriculture, and industry. Provide specific examples.

   Hint

   Relate it to practical scenarios you might observe in daily life.