Environmental Sciences, asked by sumanamar565, 17 days ago


Define
the terms BOD, COD, DO, Alkalinity.​

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Answered by shervinsalaah
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Answer:

Explanation:

1.Biochemical oxygen demand. (BOD)

The microorganisms use organic matter as a food source through oxidation which oxygen is consumed.

2.Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

A measure of the total quantity of oxygen required to oxidize all organic material into carbon dioxide and water.

3. Dissolved Oxygen(DO)

The amount of oxygen that is present in water.

4.Alkalinity is the capacity of water to resist acidification

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