Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Chapter 16, Problem 6RAT
Fish don't live very long in water that has just been boiled and brought back to room temperature. Why?
- (a) There is now a higher concentration of dissolved CO2 in the water.
- (b) The nutrients in the water have been destroyed.
- (c) Since some of the water evaporated while boiling, the salts in the water are now more concentrated. This has a negative effect on the fish.
- (d) The boiling process removes the air that was dissolved in the water. Upon cooling, the water does not have its usual air content—hence, the fish drown.
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