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Alum particles are deposited on suspende...

Alum particles are deposited on suspended clay particles of muddy water to make them heavy so that they settle down rapidly. The process is called

A

Sedimentation

B

Filtration

C

Loading

D

Sieving

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question describes a situation where alum particles are used to treat muddy water, which contains suspended clay particles. This is a common practice in water purification. 2. **Identifying the Process**: The purpose of adding alum is to make the suspended clay particles heavier. When these particles become heavier, they can settle down more quickly due to gravity. 3. **Defining the Process**: The process in which alum particles are used to aggregate and settle suspended particles in water is known as "coagulation" or "flocculation." However, in this specific context, the term "loading" is used to describe the deposition of alum on clay particles. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the process being referred to in the question is called "loading." **Final Answer**: The process is called loading. ---
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