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.
Airport employees and airline ramp operators working outdoors are routinely exposed to. lightning hazards during the spring and summer months. As a safety precaution airline and. airport operators alert their personnel of an imminent lightning risk. Typically operators have.