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Explain how the process of distillation can be used to remove dissolved impurities from a sample of water. ​

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The steam then cools and condenses to from purified water. Distillation effectively removes inorganic compounds such as metal (lead), nitrate, and other nuisance particles such as iron and hardness from a contaminated water supply. The boiling process also kills microorganisms such as bacteria and some viruses.

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