Ocean Acidification

Students use a pH sensor to explore the effect of excess atmospheric carbon dioxide on water pH.

Supports NGSS Performance Expectation HS-ESS2-6: Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: ChemistryEarth ScienceEnvironmental Science

Student Files

Answer Sheet 151.74 KB
Ocean Acidification 471.69 KB

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Featured Equipment

pH Storage Solution

pH Storage Solution

A 500 mL bottle of storage solution for PASCO pH Electrodes.

pH Buffer Capsule Kit

pH Buffer Capsule Kit

Use this kit to create fresh solutions of known pH values (4, 7 & 10) for calibrating pH meters or other purposes.

Wireless pH Sensor with Display

Wireless pH Sensor with Display

Our best tool for measuring pH since litmus paper, now with a digital display for instant readings! Manually record data using the display, or wirelessly transmit pH values to a device to graph and analyze using software.

pH Sensor

Wireless pH Sensor

Here’s the best tool for measuring pH since litmus paper. The Wireless pH Sensor connects via Bluetooth® to monitor the pH of solutions.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

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