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.
Normal ramp activities will resume when the Red Lightning Warning is lowered. Airport Authority General Manager, Airfield, Mr C K Ng, said, Safety is always our top priority. HKIA has maintained a zero lightning-related injuries since the implementation of the Airport Lightning Warning System in 2003..