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please write clear Is the local pond water significantly acidic? PART C. EXERCIS

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Is the local pond water significantly acidic? PART C. EXERCISES 1. Oak leaves lying in water can cause the water to have a pH of 3 or less. Is the water acidic, basic, or neutral? 2. When soap is made in a pre-industrial process, animal fat is boiled with water that has been steeped with wood ash. Use the Internet or book sources to find out why the wood ashes are needed, and whether the pH of the water is acidic, basic, or neutral. 3.Suggest a way to determine the pH of a swimming pool

Explanation / Answer

Ans 5 :

The local pond water contains many marine species such as algae and plants. The dead bodies of these organisms release their biomass into the water and also the minerals already existing in the water make it significantly acidic.