A scientist notices an occurrence of acid shock in a body of water that sits close to an in- dustrial factory. To begin investigating the cause of the fish kill, the scientist measures the acidity of the body of water by using a pH test strip. Which statement describes the most likely pH results and conclusion arrived at by the scientist? The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 9.0. indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 2.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 6.5, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 13, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock.

A scientist notices an occurrence of acid shock in a body of water that sits close to an in- dustrial factory. To begin investigating the cause of the fish kill, the scientist measures the acidity of the body of water by using a pH test strip. Which statement describes the most likely pH results and conclusion arrived at by the scientist? The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 9.0. indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 2.0, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 6.5, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock. The test strip placed in the body of water displays a pH value of 13, indicating that the stream is highly acidic and members of the fish population have suffered acid shock.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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