Ocean Acidification
What is Ocean acidification
Decrease in the pH of the ocean
The cause of a neutralization reaction.
Acid and Base
When a Acid donates a Hydrogen what does it become?
Conjugate base
What color does blue litmus paper when in contact with acid
What is acids usually commonly found in a house
Cleaning supplys
What causes Ocean acidification
Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
What's ph scale of a Neutral substance
7
When a Base accepts a Hydrogen what does it become
Conjugate Acid
What's the pH scale of base
8-14
What is a example of a Acid that we've learned in class
Vinegar, Benzoic acid, HCI, Lemon-Juice, Coke, Sprite.
When CO2 dissolves in the water, what does it create?
Carbonic acid
When a neutral solution reacts with Phenolphthalein what color would it become?
It doesn't in change in color, stays colorless.
Yes a conjugate acid can donate protons.
when revealed to universal indicator.
Yes, Acid turns red/orange/yellow when exposed to universal indicator.
How does a acid feel or taste
say 1 way that ocean acidification affects the ocean
The halt or corrosion of coral reefs productions, Corrosion of shellfish(Clams, oysters, crabs, lobster, etc), Behavioral changes in marine life.
The result of a neutralization reaction
Water and Salt
When a Acid becomes a conjugate base by donating its protons can it now accept protons after becoming a conjugate base?
Yes a conjugate base can accept protons and will turn back to its original form.
What color does an Acid turn when in contact with phenolphthalein
Doesn't turn a color, Clear.
How does a Base feel or taste
Feels Slimy and slippery, Tastes bitter
What is the pH of the Ocean currently in 2025
8.1
Is this a neutralization reaction
Na₂O + H₂O → 2NaOH
No it's not.
What theory is acid donates and bases accept called?
Brønsted–Lowry (acid–base) theory
What color does a base turn when in contact with phenolphthalein
Pink / Hot Pink
What is a example of a Base that we've learned in class
Baking soda, KOH, NaoH, Ammonia