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Sulfur dioxide is an acidic gas. It may influence global warming and it causes acid rains.
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What is acid rain and its causes?
Causes of acid rain are as follows- 1. Sulphur Dioxide 2. Carbon dioxide 3. Smoke
What are two disadvantages of coal as a fuel?
it hurts the environment by realising carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ash etc.
What is the substance that causes the acid rain?
Sulphur , in a form of sulphur dioxide or sulphur oxide , I think. Acid rain can be caused by either nitric oxide or sulfur dioxide in the air, which result from the burning of fossil fuels.
How can sulphur dioxide effect humans?
it can cause acid rain which causes corrosion of buildings
How do you differentiate between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide?
The difference between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide is that there are 2 molecules of oxygen present in sulphur dioxide (SO2) and there are 3 molecules of oxygen are present in sulphur trioxide (SO3).
Is sulphur dioxide a hydrocarbonprotienvitamen mineral or lipid?
It is a mineral. Sulphur dioxide certainly is not a lipid.
How is sulphur dioxide released in to the atmosphere?
volcanoes usually release sulphur dioxide, after an eruption.
Which energy sources produce carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide?
Burning coal (a fossil fuel) releases carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
What is Sulphur dioxide used for?
Sulphur dioxide is a reducing agent and is used for bleaching and as a fumigant and food preservative. Large quantities of sulphur dioxide are used in the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Sulphur dioxide is used in bleaching wool or straw, and as a disinfectant. Liquid sulphur dioxide has been used in purifying petroleum products
Is sulphur dioxide a mixture a compound or an element?
It is a compound.The chemical formula for sulphur dioxide is SO2. It is made of elements sulphur and oxygen. So it is a compound.
Where does acid in acid rain come from?
Sulphur Dioxide causes rain to become more acidic which makes acid rain.
What is the major causes of acid rain?
the main cause is sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide as they react with water to make sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively.
