Acid rain. Home experiment
What is acid rain?
Cars burn petrol, factories and power stations burn coal and emit toxic fumes. So, the air that we breathe becomes polluted. This pollution is gathered in clouds and with the oxygen and water in the atmosphere it becomes acid.
When acid rain falls into lakes, streams, rivers and seas, they become toxic. This is water pollution and it harms, kills or wipes out fish and plant species. When acid rain flows through the soil, it poisons trees and plants. Acid rain also causes serious damage to important buildings and objects.
How can we reduce acid rain?
Using renewable energy, such as power from windmills, water, and the sun (solar) instead of fossil fuels helps to reduce the levels of acid rain in the environment.
You can help too by reducing your energy use at home and at school. Turn off lights, computers, TVs, video games, and other electrical equipment when you’re not using them.
Let’s explore the effect of acid rain on the environment with this simple experiment!
Be careful and use gloves and glasses to protect your skin and eyes!!!
SUPPLIES:
- 3 Flowers
- 3 Containers
- Vinegar
- Water
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Add water to the three containers. First one full, second one 1/2 full, and third one 1/4 full.
STEP 2: Add vinegar to the second two, enough in each so that all three containers are equally full.
STEP 3: Add a flower into each container and wait.
Observe them for 24 hours. What do you see happen?
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P.S. If you add a little apple cider vinegar, it will be useful for the flower.