Question

Explain briefly, Tap water contains dissolved salts and gases.

Answer 1

Tap water contains dissolved salts because of the following reasons:

• Water acquires taste due to dissolved salts.
• Dissolved salts act as micronutrients for plants and help in their growth.

Tap water contains gases because of the following reasons:

• Dissolved oxygen is used for the respiration of aquatic plants and animals and kills germs and bacteria.
• Dissolved carbon dioxide is used for photosynthesis of aquatic plants, formation of shells, etc.