14 . Alkalinity of water a-is caused by Ca\"and Mg\" b- depends only on carbonat

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14 . Alkalinity of water a-is caused by Ca"and Mg" b- depends only on carbonates, bicarbonates and H c- is the acid-neutralizing capacity of water d- is a priority pollutant e- all of the above f- a & c only 15. Metheamoglobenemia is a syndrome (disease) that: a) is caused by the oxidation of nitrate and threatens infants b) poses a public health concern among infants when nitrate is high in drinking water c) can be fatal in infants and is caused by the reduction of nitrate to nitrite e) b&c; true

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Ans 14

Option E is the correct answer

Alkalinity is caused by the carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium ions and also depends on the concentration of hydroxide ions in the water.

It is also known as positive acid neutralizing capacity for water

It is a priority pollutant

Ans 15

Option D is the correct answer

It is caused by oxidation of nitrate and is a health concern when it is high in drinking water and lower the haemoglobin in the infants

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