It is caused from acid rain and the reaction of the chemical going into the atmosphere.
Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide is produced when sulfur or compounds containing sulfur, such as sulfur-containing minerals, are heated in the presence of oxygen (air). This can occur during the combustion of fossil fuels, volcanic eruptions, or burning of sulfur-containing materials.
Sulfur dioxide can end up in lakes through atmospheric deposition, where it is released into the air from sources like industrial processes or volcanoes and then transported by winds before being deposited onto the lake surface through rainfall or dry deposition. Once in the lake, sulfur dioxide can react with water to form sulfuric acid, leading to acidification of the water and potential harm to aquatic life.
The main problem with sulfur dioxide in atmosphere is the influence for acid rain. Sulfur dioxide molecules can react with rainwater to form sulfuric acid. Additionally, as sulfur dioxide is irritant to breathe, it may cause respiratory hazards too.
Sulfur dioxide can leave the atmosphere through wet deposition (rain or snow) and dry deposition (particles settle out of the air onto surfaces). It can also be removed through chemical reactions with other compounds in the atmosphere or by being absorbed by vegetation.
The chemical compound name for SO2 is sulfur dioxide.
Dry acid deposition refers to the deposition of acidic pollutants in the absence of moisture. These pollutants can include sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which interact with the atmosphere to form acids that can be deposited onto surfaces. Dry acid deposition can have harmful effects on ecosystems and human health.
Sulfur and oxygen are present in sulfur dioxide.
Sulfur + Oxygen = Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide.
Burning sulfur in oxygen produces sulfur dioxide.