Water in a pure state has a neutral pH. Pure water is neither acidic or basic. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water in a pure state has a neutral pH. Pure water is neither acidic or basic. Neutral: Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water in a pure state has a neutral pH. Pure water is neither acidic or basic. Neutral: In the middle. Not favoring one side or the other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water in a pure state has a neutral pH. Pure water is neither acidic or basic. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The pH scale goes 1-14 7 is neutral 1 is Acidic 14 is basic Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The pH scale goes 1-14 7 is neutral 1 is Acidic 14 is basic Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The pH scale goes 1-14 7 is neutral 1 is Acidic 14 is basic Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The pH scale goes 1-14 7 is neutral 1 is Acidic 14 is basic Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

Please decided whether the box is placed in an area of the pH scale that is… Acidic -Neutral -Basic

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 10.

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 10. Is that an acid or base?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 10. Is that an acid or base?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 3

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 3 Is that an Acid or a Base?

What is the pH of the two pieces of Litmus Paper below? Answer: pH of 3 Is that an Acid or a Base?

What color best represents distilled water?

What color best represents distilled water?

What color best represents distilled water? Answer: Olive / Green

What color best represents distilled water? Answer: Olive / Green Is it an acid or a base?

What color best represents distilled water? Answer: Olive / Green Is it an acid or a base? Trick, It’s Neutral

pH - An expression for the effective concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The strength of an acid is based on the concentration of H+ (hydrogen) ions in the solution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is what can happen if your sensitive skin comes in contact with dangerous acid.

This is what can happen if your sensitive skin comes in contact with dangerous acid.

What if I am splashed with something that is extremely basic?

The same result! Both ends of the pH scale are extremely dangerous and need to be respected.

Acid burns are real and pose a very serious health risk Acid burns are real and pose a very serious health risk. Know about them in your house and workplace. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acid burns are real and pose a very serious health risk Acid burns are real and pose a very serious health risk. Know about them in your house and workplace. Always wear the proper safety gear when working with dangerous materials. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of laborers collecting sulfur in a dangerous sulfur mine. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of laborers collecting sulfur in a dangerous sulfur mine. Life expectancy of these workers is very young as the sulfuric acid in the air they breath burns their lungs. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of an acid lake on top of a volcano.

The strength of a base is determined by the concentration of Hydroxide ions (OH-) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water has a neutral pH, and therefore dissolves solutions or compounds of any pH. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acid Rain is caused by Nitrogen and Sulfur dioxides Acid Rain is caused by Nitrogen and Sulfur dioxides. aka – Air pollution. SO2 NOx NO3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video Link! Acid Rain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE6Y0iEuXMQ

Activity! Acid Rain. Draw one of the following on a note card depending on the number assigned. 1 Car D 2 Phytoplankton O 3 Fish Q 4 Pond N 5 Forest Fire E 6 Factory C 7 Condensation G 8 Wind I 9 Rain Cloud J 10 Precipitation K 11 Insects R 12 Volcano B 13 Dead Fish F 14 Sensitive Mtn .Plants M 15 Dead Pine tree L 16 Coal underground A 17 Dead Insects P 18 Cloud H Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Acid Rain. Draw one of the following on a note card depending on the number assigned. 1 Car D 2 Phytoplankton O 3 Fish Q 4 Pond N 5 Forest Fire E 6 Factory C 7 Condensation G 8 Wind I 9 Rain Cloud J 10 Precipitation K 11 Insects R 12 Volcano B 13 Dead Fish F 14 Sensitive Mtn .Plants M 15 Dead Pine tree L 16 Coal underground A 17 Dead Insects P 18 Cloud H On the next slide you will place your note card one at a time and try to create how air pollution becomes acid rain and how it effects the ecosystem. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Activity! Acid Rain. Draw one of the following on a note card depending on the number assigned. 1 Car D 2 Phytoplankton O 3 Fish Q 4 Pond N 5 Forest Fire E 6 Factory C 7 Condensation G 8 Wind I 9 Rain Cloud J 10 Precipitation K 11 Insects R 12 Volcano B 13 Dead Fish F 14 Sensitive Mtn .Plants M 15 Dead Pine tree L 16 Coal underground A 17 Dead Insects P 18 Cloud H Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Activity! Acid Rain. Place each card on the board in a logical manner to represent how Acid Rain forms, travels, falls, and damages ecosystems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acid rain: Any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic Acid rain: Any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. Usually around a pH of 5 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Question: If you swim in a pond that is affected by acid rain will you look like this?

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

The result, a lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead. Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain. The result, a lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead.

The result, a lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead. Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain. The result, a lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead. Learn more about acid rain at… http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/

You can now think about this question.

You can now think about this question.