Unit C: Environmental Chemistry

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!

Did you know that too much carbon dioxide in the classroom can affect your body, and even your grades?

Learn how you can write and reveal secret messages in this hands-on chemistry activity.

Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.