Phydrion Lab

pH is a measure of the relative amount of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in an aqueous solution. In any collection

Soil, which is the layer of earth on the top where plants and vegetation grow, contains a pH balance, everything does. The pH, acidity, or alkalinity balance of each type of soil that is being observed can affect the plants, because it determines how many nutrients are being deposited to them. It

pH is a measurement of hydrogen ion concentration. It measures rather the solution is acid, base, or neutral.

When testing the homemade pH paper the results of the experiment show the pH paper is more susceptible to acidic chemicals than to alkaline chemicals. For example, rubbing alcohol that has high alkalinity was not able to be sensed by the pH paper. Although, acidic chemicals such as vinegar and dish detergent are easily sensed by the pH paper.

When the pH level is between 6.0 and 7.0 plants are able to grow well. This is because at this pH level the nutrients from the soil that the plant needs are able to dissolve easily in water. When the roots of the plant absorb the water, they are also absorbing the nutrients from the soil that the plant needs to live. (organic life)

Acid rain is usually cause by a chemical reaction which begins when compounds like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen for instants which are released in to the atmosphere. The substances can rise very high thousands of feet in to the air. Were the substances mix and react with the water molecules, oxygen and other

In latest days, the water in our atmosphere has indication that it is already polluted with nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, both are chemical compounds that develop acid once joint with water. When the water vapor compresses and falls down to the land, it is usually denoted as acid rain, though acid rain likewise falls down as snow or as dried out small particles, blending with water once it touches surfaces on the land.

Ken Rubin 1). Acid rain is rainfall that contains acid from atmospheric pollution. The amount of acid in rainfall differs from where the rainfall is from. Dr.Ken Rubin wrote on how acid rain affects plants. Acid rain affects plants differently due to the makeup of the plant’s tissues and the makeup of the soil. This effect is neither good nor bad depending on the makeup of the plant and the soil. Dr.Ken also stated that the excess acid in soil can dissolve soil substrate, leading to erosion. This is very harmful to the growth of the plant’s because erosion can lead to the absence of nutrient within the soil. Rainwater can have a harmful effect on the growth of the plant due to acid

Acid rain, according to the EPA, is any form of precipitation such as rain, fog, sleet, snow, hail, or even dust that contains acidic components (2016). It can also be called “acid deposition” and will usually contain compounds such as sulfuric or nitric acid in their wet or dry forms. While acid rain might not have an immediate apocalyptic effect on the various life forms of Earth, its impact can very well be lethal over time. This dangerous rain may occur anywhere and everywhere on Earth; however, its most drastic ecological damage can be in aquatic and forest systems. Some fish and other aquatic life have adapted over time, yet the plants that these animals thrive on may not have the same advantages (epa.gov, 2016). Forests have not shared the same optimistic outlook that some of the aquatic systems have had. Experimaental procedures and testing is currently in place, but at this point in time, we cannot permanently reverse the environmental damage that has been done by this type of rain. The only option is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to ensure cleaner, healthier rain for the Earth.

The formation of acid rain occurs when particular gasses are dissolved into rainwater which in turn creates acids. When precipitation is caught up in clouds, potent gasses are capable of polluting the rainwater causing it to become extremely acidic. One of the most common acids that is absorbed into the rain is sulfur trioxide. This acid is produced from the vast amount of human activity on our earth. Nitrogen and sulfur are two main airborne elements that cause this dangerous precipitation of acids. The scientific study of acid rain has brought researchers to believe that sixty-five to seventy percent of acid rain formation is caused by sulfur dioxide. Various kinds of nitrogen oxides cause the remaining percentage of acid rain occurrences. With the amount of emissions released into the ozone, acid rain is becoming more and more of a problem for our environment. When these pollutions react with rain, they form a dangerous product that can damage forests and soil. This in turn makes the soil infertile, ruining our land. Power plants and other large industries are releasing a harmful amount of SO2 in the atmosphere. These excess oxides that are interacting with rain have to be cut down in order to start reducing the amount of acid rain fall annually. When this acidic solution falls on areas with sea life and vegetation, it is found to kill fish, larva, insects, plants, and many other organism. When these forms of life are exposed to this low of a PH, it

Another consequence of using Acid rain is rain that contains high levels of nitric and sulphuric acids, which are the result of burning fossil fuels because when sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air as byproducts of burning fossil fuels, the SO2 and NO react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulphuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground. This rain can be harmful to plant and animal life. For example The harmful effects of acid rain can be seen in marine life, such as streams, lakes, and marshes where it can be harmful to fish and other wildlife, because as the rain flows through the soil, the acidic rainwater can separate aluminium from soil clay particles and then causes it to flow into streams and lakes, And as more acid is introduced to the ecosystem, the more aluminium is released. Some types of plants and animals are able to tolerate acidic waters and moderate amounts of aluminium. Others, however, are acid-sensitive and will die as the pH declines. Dead or dying trees are a common sight in areas affected by acid rain. Acid rain removes aluminium from the soil which may be harmful to plants as well as animals. Acid rain also removes minerals and nutrients from the soil that trees need to grow, making it unsuitable for plant growth. Pure water has a pH of 7 while normal rainwater has a pH of 5.6. Acid rain, however, has a pH between 4.2 and 4.4; this is due to the gases

To begin with according to the United States Enviromental Protection Agency, Acid rain, or acid deposition, is any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms.  This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or even dust that is acidic. Acid rain has a pH of 5.0 or less. Most acid deposition ranges from pH 4.3 to 5.0. While a small portion of the Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide that cause acid rain is from natural sources such as volcanoes, most of it comes from the burning of fossil fuels.  The major sources of Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere are: Burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity.  Two thirds of Sulfur dioxide and one fourth of Nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere come from electric power generators, vehicles and heavy equipment, manufacturing, oil refineries and other industries. Since winds can blow Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide over long distances and across borders, it makes the problem greater

Acid rain, also known as acid deposition, is a broad term that classifies any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms.  This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or dust that is acidic. Acid rain occurs when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind.  The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids.  They then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground. On the other hand, a limited amount of the SO2 and NOX that causes acid rain is from natural sources such as volcanoes. The majority of acid rain results from the burning of fossil fuels.  The major sources of SO2 and NOX in the atmosphere are the burning

In describing acid precipitation pollutant chosen it is more commonly known as acid rain representing a form of secondary pollution (EB,2013). Nitrogen and sulfur oxides are released into the atmosphere reacting to water and other components forming acids (EB, 2013). Acid rain refers to two different processes that enable the acid suspended in the atmosphere to deposit on the Earth’s surface water dries (EB, 2013). Wet acid decomposition fades to the Earth’s surface when it rains snows or fogs (EB, 2013). The dry acid deposition occurs when the acid particles drop to the Earth’s surface as gas or a particulate form (EB, 2013). Acid decompositions and precipitation aren’t constrained by international boundaries (EB, 2013). Many nations use fossil fuel do not have the legislation in place of air pollution limiting meaning that can contributes to the acid deposition and precipitation both locally and in other countries (EB, 2013). The Nations that haven’t’ taken any. Consideration of limiting air pollution resulting acid deposition that will affect the global environment (EB, 2013). Once the acid compounds are released they are deposited into the soil and bodies of water increasing the acidity resources (EB,2013). Acid water is not potable for humans (EB, 2013). Acid precipitation is both point and non-point pollution. The point pollutions of is from factories and the non-point the acid rain makes water more acidic and release aluminum can be toxic to fish (Acosta,

Human activities are the main cause of acid rain. Humans have discharged various different chemicals into the air, which have altered the mixture of gases in the atmosphere over the past few decades. Power plants release a large number of sulphur dioxide and much of the nitrogen oxides through the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal for the production of electricity. Additionally, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide are also released by the exhaust from cars, trucks and buses, which eventually leads to acid rain. . Acidity of rain is determined based on the pH level of water droplets. Normal rain water is acidic to some extent with a pH scale of 5.3 to 6.0 as carbon dioxide and water present in the atmosphere react together to produce carbonic acid (H2CO3), which is a weak acid. The equation for carbonic acid is CO2 + H2O ⇌ H2CO3. Both human activities and natural sources play