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What environmental factors that have affected limestone?
Acid rain.
Why arnt limestone lakes affected by acid rain?
The 'acid' (sulphur dioxide or nitrogen oxides) dissolved in the rain water are acidic. Limestone is alkali. Therefore, the acid in the rain is neutralised by the limstone.
Which rock would be most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate (CO2) are highly affected by acid rain. Limestone (CaCO2) is a very common carbonate rock.
Is limestone mostly affected by acid rain?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) easily react with acids.
What kind of rocks are most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing calcium carbonate (Ca CO3), example limestone, tend to weather easily. The acid rain reacts with this component in sedimentary rocks and weaken the bonds between its constituent minerals, making it more susceptible to breaking away from the original portion.
A type of rock that is very badly affected by acid rain?
For example limestone which is calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
Can you show one sedimentary or one metamorphic rock that is most chemically weathered by acid rain?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is highly affected by acid rain due to its high calcium carbonate content. Acid rain can dissolve the calcium carbonate in limestone, leading to erosion and weathering of the rock. As a result, limestone formations such as caves and cliffs can be significantly impacted by acid rain over time.
Why is limestone a bad material to use with acid rain?
the limestone is very soft and will be dissolved in the acid rain
What is acid that weathers limestone?
acid rain
How long does it take for acid rain to corrode limestone?
it takes thousands of years for acid rain to corrode limestone.
Why are buildings made from limestone affected by the products from burning fossil fuels which contain sulfur?
Buildings made from limestone are affected by sulfur compounds from burning fossil fuels because sulfur dioxide in the air reacts with limestone to form sulfuric acid. This acid causes the limestone to deteriorate by dissolving and weakening its structure through a process known as acid rain.
Is limestone included in acid rain?
Limestone is an alkaline compound and not included in acid rains.
