Data:
A chemical analysis of a surface water yields the following data:
Ion Concentration mg/L
Ca^(2+) 90
Mg^(2+) 30
Na^+ 72
K^+ 6
Cl^- 120
SO4^(2-) 225
HCO3^- 165
pH 7.5
Problem: The Cl^- concentration in the water analysis given has been
questioned. What concentration of Cl^- (mg/L) would make the cations and
anions balance?
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Calculation of chlorine ions necessary for charge balance in surface water chemical analysis
Data:
A chemical analysis of a surface water yields the following data:
Ion Concentration mg/L
Ca^(2+) 90
Mg^(2+) 30
Na^+ 72
K^+ 6
Cl^- 120
SO4^(2-) 225
HCO3^- 165
pH 7.5
Problem: The Cl^- concentration in the water analysis given has been questioned. What concentration of Cl^- (mg/L) would make the cations and anions balance?
Cl- concentration in surface water analysis has been questioned. We will find the correct concentration of chlorine ions necessary for charge balance.
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