Chemistry GCSE
Membrane separation and reverse osmosis
What Membrane separation and reverse osmosis means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Membrane separation and reverse osmosis
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Salty water is forced at high pressure through a partially permeable membrane that allows water molecules through but retains most dissolved ions.
Topics that use Membrane separation and reverse osmosis
- Potable water (AQA GCSE)
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