2006-07-05 21:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by Gonit O 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
These are dissolved salts (& other impurities) that remain behind when the water evaporates.
2006-07-05 22:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by mailtoneerajm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not mistaken, these white spots are actually caused by dust and dirt in the air that were caught by the water, and they are left behind after evaporation.
2006-07-06 04:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And if you think that's gross, take a vial of ocean water and look under a microscope. We are NOT alone, there are SO many live things dwimming with us, bleakkssk!
2006-07-06 05:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it with distilled water, you will get a different result. There are impurities in tap water.
2006-07-06 04:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋