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Chemistry · Unit 2 · Aqueous solutions and acidity · Aqueous solutions and molarity

Evaluate the measurable properties of water that are used to determine the water quality of a local water way.

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Question 1

A water quality report for a regional creek indicates the following measurements: pH = 5.2, dissolved oxygen (DO) = 3.5 mg/L, turbidity = 45 NTU, and nitrate concentration = 18 mg/L. Which property provides the strongest evidence of potential eutrophication?

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Question 2

A local environmental group is testing water samples from a creek to evaluate its suitability for native fish populations. Which of the following measurable properties would be MOST critical for this evaluation?

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Question 3

Which of the following measurable properties is most commonly used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of water in a local waterway?

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