Environmental Impact of Acidic and Basic Waste
Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts
Environmental Impact of Acidic and Basic Waste starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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A chemical plant releases waste with a pH of 1.5. What immediate action should be taken before environmental discharge?
A river receives effluent with a pH of 12. What is the likely effect on the river's biodiversity?
A sample of industrial effluent has a pH of 11. Is this effluent acidic, neutral, or basic?
Describe one environmental impact of basic waste on soil structure.
Describe one way in which basic waste can indirectly affect human health.
Describe the role of buffer solutions in minimizing the environmental impact of acidic or basic waste.
Describe two ways in which acidic waste can harm aquatic ecosystems.
Explain how acid mine drainage forms and its environmental impact.
Explain how acidic waste can affect the availability of nutrients in soil.
Explain why monitoring the pH of industrial waste is important before disposal.
Explain why neutralization is important before discharging acidic or basic waste into the environment.
Explain why the discharge of untreated basic waste can be harmful to aquatic plants.
If a factory discharges waste with a pH of 2 into a river, what is the likely effect on aquatic life?
Name one heavy metal that can be mobilized by acidic waste in the environment.
State one method used to treat acidic industrial waste before disposal.
