Solubility Investigation of a Fish Kill Lesson

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Based on its properties, lead would be​

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in water, and a/n ​

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ionic

electrolyte

polar covalent

nonpolar covalent

insoluble

nonelectrolyte

soluble

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What are the sources of this pollution? ​

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Do you think this is a possible cause of the fish kill? Why or why not?

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Based on its properties, arsenic/arsenate compounds would be​

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in water, and a/n ​

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ionic

electrolyte

polar covalent

nonpolar covalent

insoluble

nonelectrolyte

soluble

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What are the sources of this arsenic pollution? ​ ​

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Do you think this is a possible cause of the fish kill? Why or why not?

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Based on its properties, fuel oil would be​

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in water, and a/n ​

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ionic

electrolyte

polar covalent

nonpolar covalent

insoluble

nonelectrolyte

soluble

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What are the sources of this fuel oil pollution? ​ ​

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or ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Do you think this is a possible cause of the fish kill? Why or why not?

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Based on its properties, phosphates and nitrates would be​

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in water, and a/n ​

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ionic

electrolyte

polar covalent

nonpolar covalent

insoluble

nonelectrolyte

soluble

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What are the sources of this phosphates and nitrates pollution? ​ ​

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Do you think this is a possible cause of the fish kill? Why or why not?

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Based on its properties, aluminum would be​

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in water, and a/n ​

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ionic

electrolyte

polar covalent

nonpolar covalent

insoluble

nonelectrolyte

soluble

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What are the sources of this aluminum pollution? ​ ​

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Multiple Choice

In water, aluminum would be dissolved as ___ .

• Al³⁺

• Al

• Al²⁺

• Al^3-

Open Ended

Do you think this is a possible cause of the fish kill? Why or why not?

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand whether a substance will dissolve in water based on its structure when investigating environmental issues such as river pollution?