1) The document describes an experiment to simulate acid rain and observe its effects on chalk.
2) Materials needed include vinegar, water, glasses, chalk, and tape. Vinegar represents acid rain and chalk represents limestone rock.
3) When chalk is left standing in vinegar versus water overnight, the vinegar (acid) is expected to erode the chalk, demonstrating how acid rain erodes rocks over long periods.
1) The document describes an experiment to simulate acid rain and observe its effects on chalk.
2) Materials needed include vinegar, water, glasses, chalk, and tape. Vinegar represents acid rain and chalk represents limestone rock.
3) When chalk is left standing in vinegar versus water overnight, the vinegar (acid) is expected to erode the chalk, demonstrating how acid rain erodes rocks over long periods.
1) The document describes an experiment to simulate acid rain and observe its effects on chalk.
2) Materials needed include vinegar, water, glasses, chalk, and tape. Vinegar represents acid rain and chalk represents limestone rock.
3) When chalk is left standing in vinegar versus water overnight, the vinegar (acid) is expected to erode the chalk, demonstrating how acid rain erodes rocks over long periods.
1) The document describes an experiment to simulate acid rain and observe its effects on chalk.
2) Materials needed include vinegar, water, glasses, chalk, and tape. Vinegar represents acid rain and chalk represents limestone rock.
3) When chalk is left standing in vinegar versus water overnight, the vinegar (acid) is expected to erode the chalk, demonstrating how acid rain erodes rocks over long periods.
17 th September 2013 Safety Issues None Material Availability Readily available or can be easily purchased at a grocery store. Approximate Time Required to Complete the Project One day to collect data; Another day to write results; Prepare the science fair display. Objective To observe the effect of an acid on chalk to draw conclusions about how acid rain can cause rocks to erode Materials and Equipment 2 small clear drinking glasses Masking tape Pen 1 cup vinegar Measuring cup 2 pieces of white chalk Background Information All rain has some acid. However, in places where large amounts of smoke are released into the air, gases such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are released from smoke into the air. In the air, these acidic gases become water droplets that make up clouds. Then these acids are released in the form of rain back to the earth. Acid rain harms the environment by killing seeds and eggs of many plants and animals. It also wears away rocks. In this project, the effect of acid rain is simulated by the acid, vinegar. Chalk is a soft rock made from limestone. This investigation will show in a short time what acid rain can do to rocks over a long period of time. Terms, Concepts, and Questions to Start Background Research Terms Acid: a chemical substance that can cause erosion Acid rain: rain that contains a significant amount of acid usually in the form of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide from smoke in the environment Erosion: the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the natural actions of wind or water Concepts Vinegar is an acid. Chalk is made from a soft rock called limestone. Gases from smoke are released into the air. In the air, the acidic gases become water droplets which return to the earth as rain. Research Questions What gases does smoke release? Where does smoke come from? How does the gas from smoke form into water droplets? What harm does acid rain cause? Experimental Procedure 1. Gather the necessary materials. 2. Label the first glass Water and the second glass Vinegar. 3. Pour one cup of water in the glass labeled Water. Pour one cup of vinegar in the glass labeled Vinegar. 4. Stand a piece of chalk in each of the glasses so that half of the chalk is in the liquid and half of it is out of the liquid. Place both glasses in a safe place overnight. 5. The next day, look at the glasses. Notice the difference between the two pieces of chalk. Record the results.