Which of the following are colloidal material in domestic waste? |
Suspended clay and silt Fecal matter and bacteria Dissolved ammonia and calcium Fecal matter and clay |
Fecal matter and bacteria |
The correct answer is Option (2) → Fecal matter and bacteria Suspended solids, such as sand, silt, and clay, remain suspended in water. Colloidal materials consist of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles ranging from 0.001 to 1 micrometers in size. Examples include fecal matter, bacteria, cloth, and paper fibers. Dissolved materials, found in domestic sewage, include nutrients like nitrates, ammonia, phosphate, and sodium. Composition of waste water |