Voltman
07-28-2009, 02:19 AM
Which of the following does not occur during the desalination process using flash distillation?
A) Energy is used to force water to move by diffusion from an area of high salt concentration to an area of low salt concentration.
B) Water is boiling at reduced atmospheric pressure in order to lower its boiling temperature.
C) Water and salt are separated based on the difference in their boiling points.
D) Pure water is collected as water vapour condenses.
Any thoughts on the above?
A) Energy is used to force water to move by diffusion from an area of high salt concentration to an area of low salt concentration.
B) Water is boiling at reduced atmospheric pressure in order to lower its boiling temperature.
C) Water and salt are separated based on the difference in their boiling points.
D) Pure water is collected as water vapour condenses.
Any thoughts on the above?