Acid Rain Is a Serious Environmental Problem

question 22

Multiple Choice

Acid rain is a serious environmental problem. A sample of rainwater collected in the Adirondack Mountains had an H⁺ concentration of 10^-4 mol/L. The pH of this sample was ________.

• A) 0.0001
• B) -4
• C) 4
• D) 10,000

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Definitions:

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Electrolyte Levels

The concentration of minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium in the body, crucial for maintaining fluid balance and muscle function.

Catheter Insertion Site

The specific location on the body where a catheter (a flexible tube) is inserted into a vein or body cavity for treatment or diagnostic purposes.

Parenteral Nutrition

Nourishment provided through an IV, bypassing the digestive system, typically used for patients unable to eat or absorb food normally.