QUESTION
Objective Question
Electrical conductivity (EC) of water and total dissolved solids (TDS) are interrelated. The value of EC will
Answer
( Option B)
Increase with increase in TDS
Solution
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): Represents the minerals and salts dissolved in water. When they dissolve, they split into
charged ions. EC (Electrical Conductivity): Measures water's ability to conduct electricity, which relies entirely on these
free-moving ions.
Direct Relation: More dissolved solids (higher TDS) means more ions,
which means electricity flows more easily (higher EC). Therefore, EC increases as TDS increases.
