The process of passing water through a bed of zeolite removes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of passing water through a bed of zeolite removes:
A. Hardness
B. Dissolved gases
C. Bacteria
D. Suspended impurities
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The zeolite (permutit) process is used to remove water hardness. Zeolite (hydrated sodium aluminum silicate) exchanges its Na⁺ ions for the Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions in hard water, thus softening it. It does not remove bacteria, dissolved gases, or suspended solids.

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