A scientist notices an occurrence of acid shock in a body of water that sits close to an industrial factory. To begin investigating the cause of the fishkill, the scientist measures the acidity of the body of water by using a pH test strip. Which statement describes the most likely pH results and the conclusion arrived at by the scientist? The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 6.5, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 13, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 2.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 9.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock.

A scientist notices an occurrence of acid shock in a body of water that sits close to an industrial factory. To begin investigating the cause of the fishkill, the scientist measures the acidity of the body of water by using a pH test strip. Which statement describes the most likely pH results and the conclusion arrived at by the scientist? The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 6.5, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 13, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 2.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH of 9.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter14: Acids And Bases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: Two strategies are also followed when solving for the pH of a base in water. What is the strategy...

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