Chemical Oceanography
Dr. Davis
Equations (Chem Oce + Chemistry)
All About ACS
All About MSC
100

What are the two ions responsible for determining the salinity of seawater

Sodium and Chloride 

100

What department is Dr. Catherine Davis a part of? 

Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences

100

What does this equation represent? 

Calcification/Shellfish Calcification

100

What do the letters of ACS stand for? 

American Chemical Soceity

100

When does the Marine Science Club Meet? 

Every other Thursday at 7pm

200

What is the average salinity of the open ocean 

35ppt (parts per thousand) 

200

What is she currently researching? 

Currently Dr. Davis studies how oxygen and carbon content change in open ocean environments in response to rapid climate change. (Mentioning studying the biochemistry of the ocean works as well) 

200

CaCO_3 is? 

Calcium Carbonate

200

Who is the current Secretary for ACS

Mina
200
Who is our social media manager? 

Andrew

300

In the water column, why do nutrient concentrations (like nitrate and phosphate) typically increase with depth below the euphotic zone?

Bacterial decomposition and the sinking/remineralization of organic matter.

300

Dr. Davis's BA is from which institution? 

U-Penn/Univeristy of Pennslyvania

300

What is the equation for Henry's Law, or explain what it is? 

C= kP

At a constant temperature, the amount of a given gas that dissolves in a given type and volume of liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid

300
Who is the current academic advisor for ACS 

Dr. Kirsten Kramer

300

What are 3 different types of meetings that the Marine Science Club hosts? 

Any from this list~ 

Guest speakers

Games/trivia

Professional development

Documentary screenings

Potlucks

Craft Nights

400

What is the main chemical reason why deep ocean water is naturally more acidic (lower pH) than surface water?

Respiration and decomposition release carbon dioxide at depth. (This reacts with water to form carbonic acid, lowering the pH.)

400

What is the name of this marine protist? 

Foram/Foraminifera

400

What is the name of this equation: 

The Nerst Equation 

400

When was the National American Chemical Society founded 

April 6th, 1876

400

Where is the Marine Science Club's adopted stream located? 

Centinneal Campus

500

What crucial trace element acts as a limiting nutrient in High-Nutrient, Low-Chlorophyll zones?

Iron

500

Name 3 things learned from Dr. Davis's talk. 

The correct answer is based on the talk given! 

500

Balance this equation: 

____ Al  + _____ O_2 ----> ____ Al_2O_3 

4  + 3 ----> 2

500

Where is Daisy's favorite lock-in spot? 

Hill Library Study Rooms

500

What is the mission of the Marine Science Club

The main goal of the Marine Science Club is to promote marine science and ocean conservation on campus through information sessions, speakers, networking events, service, field trips, and much more! All majors are welcome to join!