Education Technology

Vernier - Acid Rain

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Pollution
Science: Environmental Science: Pollution
Science: Biology: Ecology
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - pH
Other Materials
  • Graph paper
  • 250 ml and 100 ml beaker
  • pH 7 buffer solution
  • Dilute (0.02M) sulfuric acid
  • Ring stand and clamp
  • Straw
  • Wash bottle with distilled water
  • Lake water
  • Ocean water or a synthetic mixture representative of ocean water

Vernier - Acid Rain

Activity Overview

Students use the pH sensor to measure changes in the pH when CO2 dissolves in water. They also study the changes in the pH when sulphuric acid is added to water and identify water bodies most likely to be affected by acid rain.

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Pollution
Science: Environmental Science: Pollution
Science: Biology: Ecology
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - pH
Other Materials
  • Graph paper
  • 250 ml and 100 ml beaker
  • pH 7 buffer solution
  • Dilute (0.02M) sulfuric acid
  • Ring stand and clamp
  • Straw
  • Wash bottle with distilled water
  • Lake water
  • Ocean water or a synthetic mixture representative of ocean water
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