Question

Name two chemicals used to disinfect water.​

Answer 1

The three chemicals most commonly used as primary disinfectants are chlorine, chlorine dioxide and ozone. Monochloramine, usually referred to as chloramine, is used as a residual disinfectant for distribution.

Answer 2

Answer:-

• Water disinfection involves eliminating or deactivating pathogenic microorganisms or killing them. Microorganisms are deactivated, with the result that development and reproduction are terminated. If microorganisms are not removed from the drinking water, the use of drinking water will cause people to become ill.

• The two chemicals used in the disinfection of water are chlorine and ozone.