Innovating Science® - AP Environmental Science: Effects of SO2 and NO2 on Plants

Acid deposition, more commonly known as acid rain, occurs when primary pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide react with the water in the atmosphere to form the secondary pollutants, nitric and sulfuric acid, which then fall to the surface in rain. This can cause significant stress to both ecosystems in forests, streams, lakes, and the ocean as well as human infrastructure. In this activity, simulate the effects of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides on the germination of radish seeds.

This kit contains enough materials for 8 groups of students and comes with a Teacher's Manual and student study guide copymaster.

The activity covers AP Environmental Science primary learning objectives STB-2.H and STB-2.I.*

Kit Includes:
Sodium Sulfite, 1 M, 25 mL
Sulfuric Acid, 2 M, 25 mL
Nitric Acid, Concentrated, 25 mL
16  Copper Wire Pieces, 1 cm
Radish Seeds, 10 g
pH Strips, pk/100
24  Petri Dishes
24  Reactant Reservoirs
Filter Paper, 1 Pkg
Cotton Balls, 1 Pkg
8    Pipettes
8    Forceps
8    Hand Magnifiers

DOT Info:
Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4
THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO 49 CFR 173.4 for domestic highway or rail transport only

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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