How is chemically pure water obtained from the water we use for cooking and drinking?

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Solution

Chemically pure water is also known as distilled water.
Distilled water is water that has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid in a separate container.
In order to obtain distilled water at home from the water we use for cooking and drinking, we should boil the water.
Boiling water kills the germs and bacteria present in water and makes it safe for drinking.

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