Acids, Bases, and Environmental Impact

What caused the face of Captain John Mullan's statue to erode over time?

• People throwing rocks at it

• Strong winds and sandstorms

• Acid rain from pollution

• Animals scratching it

What is a common characteristic of acids that you can taste?

• They taste sweet

• They taste sour

• They taste salty

• They taste bitter

Which of the following is an example of a base mentioned in the video?

• Lemon juice

• Vinegar

• Soap

• Water

According to the Brønsted-Lowry definition, what does an acid do?

• It accepts a proton

• It donates a proton

• It tastes sour

• It feels slippery

What is special about water in acid-base reactions?

• It always acts as an acid.

• It always acts as a base.

• It can act as both an acid and a base.

• It does not participate in acid-base reactions.

What gas is released when coal is burned that helps create acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What can be harmed by acid rain?

• Fish in lakes

• Limestone statues

• Forests

• All of the above

How do power plants reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide released into the air?

• They burn less coal.

• They use special filters made of limestone.

• They add more oxygen to the burning process.

• They release it high into the atmosphere.