Todayâs lesson is brought to you by 7, 14, and the letters. Kw, pH. Kw: the ion-product constant of water Q: will pure distilled water conduct electricity A: As the demo shows, it will (slightly). If water conducts electricity, ions must exist Water exists as an equilibrium, which is referred to as the self-ionization of water: H2O + H2O ï« H3O+(aq) + OHâ(aq) Kw What is the value of Kw?
Protecting Airport Personnel from. Lightning Strikes. L. ightning strikes are particularly. hazardous to ramp operations. at airports, where ramp workers. need to cease outdoor activities when. lightning presents an imminent danger. All aspects of airport operationsâ. landside, terminal, and airsideâ. are impacted when there is a ramp.
Cloud to ground lightning strike during a dry thunderstorm near Wagga Wagga, Australia. A dry thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that produces thunder and lightning, but most or all of its precipitation evaporates before reaching the ground, and dry lightning is the term which is used to refer to lightning strikes occurring in this situation.