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Sedimentation

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The dust particles in the water can be helped to settle down faster by using:

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Alcohol

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Alum

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Sugar

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Chlorine

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Solution

The correct option is B Alum
Water from a river or pond contains very fine clay particles as impurities. To settle these impurities at a faster rate, a chemical substance called alum is used. Alum dissolves in water and forms clusters with clay and dust particles making them heavier and therefore increasing the rate of sedimentation.

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