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 factory discharges waste with a pH of 2 into a nearby stream. What is the likely effect on aquatic life?
A lake near an industrial area has a pH of 5. What environmental problems might arise from this condition?
A river receives effluent with a pH of 4.5. What term describes the acidity of this water?
A sample of industrial effluent has a pH of 13. What is the likely environmental impact if released untreated?
A wastewater sample has a pH of 11. Is it acidic, basic, or neutral?
Describe how the improper disposal of acidic waste can affect groundwater quality.
Describe the impact of acid mine drainage on the environment.
Describe the role of buffer systems in natural water bodies in relation to acidic and basic waste.
Describe two ways in which basic waste can negatively impact soil quality.
Explain how basic waste can affect aquatic ecosystems.
Explain the difference between acute and chronic effects of acidic waste on aquatic organisms.
Explain why aquatic organisms are sensitive to changes in pH caused by acidic or basic waste.
Explain why monitoring pH is important in assessing the environmental impact of industrial waste.
Explain why neutralization is important before discharging industrial waste into the environment.
List two environmental problems caused by the improper disposal of basic waste.
