During the municipal treatment of river water containing dissolved iron(II) salts and unpleasant odors caused by dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas, raw water is initially sprayed into the air during an aeration process. What is the primary chemical purpose of this aeration step prior to coagulation?
- To oxidize soluble iron(II) compounds into insoluble iron(III) hydroxide while expelling volatile dissolved gasesCevap
- BTo destroy pathogenic bacteria and harmful microorganisms present in the raw water supply
- CTo precipitate calcium and magnesium hydrogen trioxocarbonates(IV) causing temporary water hardness
- DTo cause fine colloidal clay suspensions to aggregate into larger settleable flocs
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Aeration oxidizes soluble iron(II) compounds into insoluble iron(III) hydroxide and expels volatile dissolved gases from the water.
Aeration introduces atmospheric oxygen into raw water, which oxidizes soluble iron(II) compounds into an insoluble iron(III) hydroxide precipitate (). Additionally, the splashing action strips out volatile gases responsible for bad tastes and odors, such as hydrogen sulfide ().
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Aeration in Municipal Water Purification
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