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Testing Alkalinity in Water Systems (Simulation)

This investigation is a laboratory activity in which the alkalinity of 2 types of substrates (carbonate vs. non-carbonate) are compared on the basis of titration. Students will reflect on the relationship of alkalinity and toxic heavy metals. Teaching ideas from: Project Wet, Water Education for Teachers as found in: "Healthy Water Healthy People, Field Monitoring Guide "(2003)...

Keywords:: Geoscience, NSDL, Environmental Science, Ecology, Laboratory, Toxic Metals, Water Quality, Indoor Labs, Chemistry, Water Quality and Quantity, Titration, Education, Forestry and Agriculture

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Science and Technology / Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

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Material Type:: Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:: July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: July 27, 2016
Author:: Juliet Peterson, DeLaSalle High School, Minneapolis, MN
Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed
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Language:: English
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