Acid Rain Eats Stone!
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- Original Source:Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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Description
This display shows the dangers of acid rain on buildings and other structures. as two concrete bunny rabbits are disintegrated by sulfuric acid. Visitors scrape chalk onto the concrete bunnies. One bunny gets doused with sulfuric acid, and the other bunny is covered in water. The visitors can watch the effects of both liquids on the stone with a magnifying glass. The chalk contains calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and the acid reacts to form carbon dioxide (CO2)bubbles.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 12
Topics: Physics, Earth & Space Science, Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Biochemistry, States of Matter (solids, liquids, gases), Current Science, Chemistry, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Ecology & Ecosystems, Acids & Bases
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students