Chemistry GCSE
Appropriate technology and sustainability
What Appropriate technology and sustainability means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Appropriate technology and sustainability
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A suitable treatment is chosen based on the source, such as filtration and chlorination for fresh water or desalination for sea water or water with high salt levels.
Topics that use Appropriate technology and sustainability
- Potable water (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Chlorine
- Cost and energy in water production
- Desalination
- Dissolved salts
- Filter beds
- Membrane separation and reverse osmosis
- Potable water
- Separation by distillation
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