Chemistry GCSE
Filter beds
What Filter beds means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Filter beds
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Passing the water through these removes insoluble solids such as grit, soil and small particles, but not dissolved substances.
Topics that use Filter beds
- Potable water (AQA GCSE)
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