What effect does acid rain have on rocks?

Answer 1

Carbonic acid is the result of carbon dioxide dissolved in water, When carbonic acid is added to a rock and it bubbles, the rock is a carbonate.

Answer 2

Virtually all types of rock are affected or could be possibly attacked by acid rain, but the degree of damage caused differs depending on the rock itself. Nevertheless, on a larger scale sedimentary rocks are the principal victims of acid rain phenomenon. Especially, Limestone rocks.

Answer 3

Carbonic acid is created when CO2 dissolves in the rain and water vapour in the atmosphere. Due to CO2 being so prevalent in our atmosphere due to human habits polluting the air, the acidic strength and nature of rain is increasing. The Carbonic acid attacks the feldspar, augite, biotite, and dissolves out of elements such as K, Na, Mg, and Ca, found in the rocks. The compounds that form when the carbonic acid reacts with these elements are called carbonates.

Answer 4

Acid rain will dissolve softer rock like limestone.

Answer 5

Carbonate rocks like limestone dissolve in acid rain

Answer 6

it can erode and deteriorate them

Answer 7

acid rain erodes and dissolves them.