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 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?
Which of the following industries is most likely to produce acidic waste? (1) Textile (2) Paper (3) Mining (4) Food processing
Which of the following is a common source of basic waste? (1) Battery manufacturing (2) Soap and detergent industry (3) Mining (4) Fertilizer production
Which of the following is a direct effect of basic waste on aquatic plants? (1) Enhanced photosynthesis (2) Chlorosis (3) Increased root growth (4) No effect
Which of the following is a long-term solution for managing acidic waste? (1) Dilution (2) Landfilling (3) Source reduction (4) Direct discharge
Fill in the blank: The environmental impact of basic waste is often assessed by measuring the __________ of affected water bodies.
Fill in the blank: The pH scale ranges from 0 to ____, with values below 7 being acidic and above 7 being basic.
Fill in the blank: The process of adding a base to acidic waste to bring its pH closer to 7 is called __________.
The addition of lime (CaO) to acidic waste is an example of __________.
True or False: Acidic and basic wastes can both disrupt the natural buffering capacity of water bodies.
True or False: Acidic waste can corrode metal infrastructure in water treatment plants.
True or False: Acidic waste can lead to the leaching of toxic metals from soil into groundwater.
True or False: Both acidic and basic wastes can cause the death of aquatic organisms if not properly treated.
