Dissolved substances in tap water and seawater

Dissolved substances in tap water and seawater index image

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

Compare the solids and gases dissolved in tap water and seawater in this class practical and demonstration

In this experiment, students evaporate tap water, distilled water and seawater to reveal solid residues. Everything you need to run the practical including full kit list and safety instructions, plus scaffolded and unscaffolded student sheets, follow-up questions and classroom slides. 

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