Which of the Following Describes Reverse Osmosis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes reverse osmosis?

• A)High pressure saltwater is forced against a semipermeable membrane and fresh water comes out.
• B)Saltwater is chemically reacted with aluminum particles,which chemically binds to the chloride ions.
• C)The water is heated until it evaporates and condenses in a pure form.
• D)High pressure saltwater is reacted with aluminum,which absorbs the sodium ions in an oxidation reaction.
• E)none of the above

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