Members: Lorraine Abuy

Ana Marie Piedad

Lander John Presto
Title: pH Tourism
Observations

Indicators ACID RAIN at pH 4.2 NORMAL RAIN at pH Highest Recorded pH

5.3 acid rain of 1.5
Reaction Rate of There is a presence There is no presence There is a presence
Chalk and the of bubble formation of bubble formation. of bubble formation
Solution and some sediments Its just disintegrate and it creates a
got disintegrated. some few sediments. sound of popping. A
lot of sediments got
disintegrated also.
Color of the residue It partially turns into It remains from its It turns into
yellowish. natural color, white. yellowish.
Presence of Bubble There is a bubble None There is a bubble
formation formation
Amount of chalk About 95%. There’s About 99%. There’s About 85%. There’s a
remained only a little amount only a little amount lot of sediments
of sediments of sediments remained.
remained. remained.

Answers:
1. In the experiment, it shows that the lower the pH level, the more acidic. Rainwater is slightly
acidic by nature because carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves in it. When acidic
rainwater falls on limestones, a chemical reaction happens. They dissolve in the water, and they
are washed away, weathering the rocks like what happens to the heritage sites on our locality.
2. The most common impact of acid rain is on artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. It
degrades the outward appearance of heritage sites as well as corroding metallic elements of
buildings and infrastructure. The damage is also done to calcareous structure like marble, which
gradually dissolves due to the effects of acids and water. Ocean biodiversity and production are
also at risk and as well as slows growth and weakens plants, making them more susceptible to
diseases and pests. Acid rain has the potential to be exceedingly destructive to forests. When
acid rain seeps into the ground, it can dissolve nutrients that trees require to stay healthy, such
as magnesium and calcium.
3. The solution to the problem with acid rain lies in the hands of the humanity with these ways:

 Reduce polluted gas emissions from industrial.

  Reduce the amount of energy used by manufacturers and businesses.
 Filter and cleanse the factory water before releasing it into the rivers.
 Instead of fossil fuels, promote the production and use of renewable energy.
 Encourage the development of innovative technologies and innovations targeted at
reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy.
 To absorb dirty air, plant trees.
 Raise public awareness about the necessity of lowering household energy consumption.
 Encourage the use of electric vehicles as well as other non-polluting modes of
transportation, such as bicycles.
4. Weathering mainly affects heritage sites and buildings composed of stone, brick, or concrete
as they do any exposed rock surface. Natural weathering processes can also cause significant
damage to statues, monuments, and ornamental stonework. This is accelerated in locations
where acid rain is major problem. Accelerated building weathering could threaten the
environment and harm occupant safety. Weathering is a natural process, however it can be
speed up by human activities. Certain types of pollution, for example, hasten the weathering
process. Chemicals such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide are released into the atmosphere
when coal, natural gas, and petroleum are burned. These compounds become acids when they
come into contact with sunlight and moisture. After that, they return to Earth as acid rain.
5. Restoration of historical sites not only protects high-value structures for the future, but it
also protects our country's history. We have such a long, rich, and deep history as a country,
and these structures reflect that. They are a visual picture of our history and a testament to our
forefathers' architectural brilliance. As a result, allowing these structures to deteriorate means,
in the end, ignoring all of that history and the lessons we may take from it. Saving historic
buildings from demolition is also critical for the long-term economic growth of the community.
Historical building restoration projects not only bring in plenty of builders, decorators,
tradesmen, artisans, and contractors like ourselves, but they also enhance the local economy
through the tourism and leisure industries once the renovations are completed. The restoration
of larger historical sites can be a very effective strategy to promote the local economy.
However, it is vital that historical building restoration projects be performed in a long-term,
sustainable manner. This will make the restoration far more manageable and easier to sustain
in the years to come. The key to restoring ancient buildings is to protect them for the long term.