Water Quality B/C

[Jim_R]

Discussion for Water Quality B/C

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[quizbowl]

According to what was done at the Summer Camp, there will be an identification portion to the event. Still not sure whether or not there is a salinometer.

[FueL]

Here are the rules for the 2006 version of the event.

[quizbowl]

The last known rules don't allow for any resources besides a non-programmable calculator - however, that is how ecology started, and eventually a notesheet was allowed. I wonder how they will do it this year.

[personasaurus rex]

the questions (from really old practice tests) seem relatively easy, basic chem knowledge. the ID (if it's gonna be there) might be the hardest part. and judging from the NY state schedule, it's a sign-up event so there probably will be a build/lab involved.

[quizbowl]

the questions (from really old practice tests) seem relatively easy, basic chem knowledge. the ID (if it's gonna be there) might be the hardest part. and judging from the NY state schedule, it's a sign-up event so there probably will be a build/lab involved.

The lab will probably be 1) the Salinometer being tested and 2) actual testing of water quality (using hydrometers, Secchi discs, TDS meters, ph paper, etc)

[tornado guy]

Where would be a good start for making a Salinometer?

[Vizard007]

I heard, in the beginning, that a lightbulb system might work. The only issue is, it's probably not sensitive enough...

[Fossil Freak 25]

Does anybody know why we have to wear goggles in WQ?

[quizbowl]

Does anybody know why we have to wear goggles in WQ?

Probably safety precautions - we will probably deal with a lot of water. Don't want that in your eyes!