Measuring the acidity of rainwater
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Measuring the acidity of rainwater
Measuring acidity of rainwater. Electronic pH meter being used to measure the acidity of rainwater that has been collected in a jar. The meter is showing a pH of 5.5, which indicates that the water is slightly acidic. Pure water, which is neutral, has a pH of 7. The pH scale runs from 1 (strong acid) to 14 (strong alkali). Rainwater can be acidified by atmospheric pollution, such as that from car exhausts, factories and refineries. Strongly acidic rain can damage buildings and kill plants and animals
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This print captures the process of measuring the acidity of rainwater, shedding light on an important environmental issue. In this image, an electronic pH meter is being used to analyze a sample of rainwater collected in a jar. The meter's display reveals a pH reading of 5.5, indicating that the water is slightly acidic. Comparatively, pure water has a neutral pH level of 7. The significance lies in understanding how atmospheric pollution can lead to acidification of rainwater. Emissions from car exhausts, factories, and refineries contribute to this phenomenon by releasing pollutants into the atmosphere. Acidic rainfall resulting from these pollutants can have detrimental effects on buildings and pose threats to plants and animals. Through scientific experimentation and chemical analysis like what we see here, researchers are able to assess the impact of acid rain on our environment more accurately. This photograph showcases both nature's beauty and humanity's responsibility towards preserving it. By sharing images like this one from Science Photo Library, we gain insight into complex environmental issues while appreciating the delicate balance between human activity and nature's equilibrium. Let us be reminded that protecting our planet requires collective efforts in reducing pollution levels for healthier ecosystems for all living beings.
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