Title: “Exploring Acidity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Liquids and Their Impact on Substances”

Objective/s:

The group’s objective is to determine the acidity or alkalinity of provided liquids such as water, soda,
vinegar, muriatic acid, and a mixture of water and baking soda. Additionally, we seek to comprehend
the various effects of acids on different substances.

Procedures:

Guide Questions and Answers:

1. Explain briefly the experiment and how is it implied to the locality.

In the experiment, the goal is to identify whether the liquids are acidic or not. This is
typically done using pH indicators or testing strips that change color based on the acidity of a
substance. Once the acidity of the liquids is determined, the experiment involves testing
them on chalk. Chalk is often used as a material because it reacts with acids. If the liquid is
acidic, it may cause a reaction with the chalk, such as fizzing or bubbling, indicating the
presence of an acid.
In the context of the locality, this experiment could have relevance to understanding the
potential impact of acidic substances on local materials or surfaces. For instance, if there are
concerns about acid rain or acidic pollutants in the environment, testing the acidity of local
liquids and their effects on chalk might provide insights into how these substances could
interact with structures or materials in the area. It’s a practical way to connect a simple
experiment to potential real-world scenarios in the local environment.

2. With the experiment at hand, relate how acid rain could be a potential threat to tourism and
cultural preservation. Explain what might happen if acid rain would occur in the locality.
What might cause such?
The experiment, which is testing liquids on chalk to simulate potential reactions with
acidic substances, could be indicative of how materials in the area might be affected by acid
rain. If such acidic pollutants are prevalent, they could accelerate the deterioration of
structures, impacting the aesthetic and structural integrity of cultural landmarks. This
degradation may discourage tourism, as visitors are likely to be deterred by the damaged
state of these attractions. If acid rain occurs in the area, it could lead to deterioration of
buildings and cultural landmarks. Acid rain forms when pollutants like sulfur dioxide and
nitrogen oxides mix with the air. These pollutants often come from industrial activities,
vehicle emissions, and burning fossil fuels. When rainwater becomes acidic, it can gradually
erode and damage structures, impacting their appearance and structural integrity. This
environmental issue is often linked to human activities that release pollutants into the
atmosphere.
3. Suggest ways on how humanity could avoid this kind of phenomenon basing from your
readings.
To deal with the harmful effects of acid rain, we need to do a lot of things. First, we
should make strict rules and invest more in clean energy instead of using a lot of fossil fuels.
It’s important to use eco-friendly transportation, like electric cars, and make sure they follow
strict rules about how much pollution they can produce. We also need to tell people more
about taking care of the environment, like saving energy. Working together with other
countries is a big part of fixing the problem, joining global efforts to stop air pollution and
climate change. Using new technology to catch pollutants and finding cleaner ways for
industries are important too. Planting more trees and keeping green areas can help soak up
pollutants and protect nature. If we do all these things around the world, we can make acid
rain much less of a problem and move towards a future that’s better for the planet.

4. How does natural phenomenon like weathering threaten tourism most especially heritage
sites? Would all these be blamed to human acts?
Natural phenomenon like weathering threatens our natural heritage as it can ruin the
natural reserves of it. Some would say that through this year’s the natural minerals in our
heritage’s slowly fading away. We can’t all blame all of this to humans as natural disasters
can also add up to this destruction or ruination. Despite that we can’t put all the blame to
humans we can’t also deny that we are also contributing to the ruination of our natural
heritages, we contribute to the factors of it’s ruination like sample pollution, irresponsible
waste management, and etc. Despite all of this it’s not too late to try and restore the natural
reserves of our heritage’s we can still save it from it’s total destruction, by uniting ourselves
and try to help reduce all of the factors that affects our environment. We can still save our
own environment by giving the care and love that it deserves from us.

5. Paoay Church had undergone restoration but notably looked little pale (you can look into
photos) by its façade. UNESCO had raised the need to restore the famous baroque church to
preserve a cultural and historic landmark. Do you agree to these kinds of restoration projects
to other heritage sites in the country even it sacrifices it authentic and aesthetic substance?
While deciding whether to restore a heritage site, a complex and nuanced decision
must take into account the preservation of cultural and historical significance as well as the
site’s visual appeal and authenticity. It goes without saying that repair is necessary in the
case of Paoay Church and other such heritage buildings in order to guarantee their future
preservation and structural integrity. Although repair efforts are frequently required to stop
additional damage and save these sites for future generations, it is essential to undertake
these projects with the utmost care and concern for the original nature of the site.