JAMB Chemistry 2012 Question 15

Question 15

Water

Chlorination of water for town supply is carried out to

  1. A.make the water colourless
  2. B.remove germs from the water
  3. C.make the water tasteful
  4. D.remove odour from the water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (remove germs from the water)

Explanation

Chlorine kills disease-causing bacteria in the water.