Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Chapter 19, Problem 20RQ
What naturally occurring element has been contaminating the water supply of Bangladesh?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The naturally occurring element in Bangladesh that has been contaminating the water supply
Answer to Problem 20RQ
Arsenic is the naturally occurring element in Bangladesh that has been contaminating the water supply.
Explanation of Solution
In Bangladesh, for drinking water purpose very deep wells are made in order to avoid the pathogens present in surface water. But the water obtained from these deep wells is found to be highly contaminated with arsenic occurring naturally in the earth’s crust. The arsenic contaminated water can cause arsenic poisoning by forming skin lesions and a high risk of having cancer.
Conclusion:
Therefore, Arsenic is the naturally occurring element contaminating the deep well water in Bangladesh.
Chapter 19 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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