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In solution, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, respectively. These acids are found in acid rain, where the gaseous compounds become dissolved in falling rain.
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What does NOx and SO2 do to the environment?
It can combine with the air and make acid rain.
Which acid cause acid rain?
"Acid rain" has a slightly lower pH due to the presence of SO2 and NOx. These form extremely dilute sulfuric and nitric acids. CO2 can also dissolve to form carbonic acid, but that is negligible in its effect compared to sulfuric and nitric acid.
What does nox and sox mean?
NOx and SOx are the terms used to indicate the general oxides of nitrogen (NO, NO2, N2O2, etc.) and the general oxides of sulfur (SO2, SO3, etc.) when discussing air pollution, rather than specify any one of the family or list them all.
How do you make acid rain quickly and easily?
Release large amounts of SO2 and NOx into the air. Those substances combine with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acid rain.
Is there acetic acid in acid rain?
No. Acid rain is made form CO2, NO2 and SO2 gasses in the air mixing with water in the air to form Carbonic, Nitric and Sulfuric acids.
What is the name of a compound made from SO2?
Sulfur dioxide, SO2, can combine with water to form sulfuric acid, H2SO4.
Acidic oxide and water what do they make?
Acidic oxides form (oxy)acids with water: eg. SO2 + H2O --> H2SO3
What three states led the nation in SO2 emissions in 2004?
In 2004 (as well as in years past), Ohio, followed by Pennsylvania and Indiana, lead the nation in SO2 emissions. These same three states lead in NOx emissions as well. (Consumer Science 1. McGraw-Hill Create p. 205). Answer: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana
What chemical component in air causes the pH of rain lower than neutral?
These are oxides which can form acids: NO2, SO2, CO2.
How can a human produce sulfur dioxide?
Physiologically, nearly all the sulfur in our diet comes from protein, specifically the amino acids cysteine and methionine, and it is critical in forming the proteins that our bodies need. As protein metabolism actively builds and breaks down proteins and amino acids, excess sulfur in tissues or the gut will be oxidized to SO2 and eliminated in urine or as gas. SO2 has a distinctive "rotten egg" smell. Externally, humans create SO2 by simply burning sulfur, a common contaminant in fossil fuels, particularly coal. S + O2 --> SO2
Acid caused by pollutants that combine with water in the air?
When acids caused by pollutants combine with water in the air, acid rain is formed. Some examples of acidic air pollutants are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
Does coal release less toxins than natural gas?
Coal releases more toxins than natural gas. Throughout its life cycle, coal releases mercury, arsenic, thallium, barium, lead, and a host of other toxic heavy metals into the air and groundwater. These are toxins that are not associated with natural gas. In addition, burning coal releases more toxic gasses than any other fuel known to man: For each MWh of electricity generated, Coal releases 2249lbs CO2, 13lbs SO2, 6lbs NOx Gas releases 1135lbs CO2, 0.1lbs SO2, 1.7lbs NOx Oil releases 1672lbs CO2, 12lbs SO2, 4lbs NOx In fact, natural gas is much, much cleaner than coal. SO2 is a controlled pollutant that causes acid rain, and NOx forms a number of toxins, which are responsible for a host of health issues, from asthma to stroke, to heart failure. Although coal has reduced its toxic output in recent years, it started with more than all other fuels, and has reduced its emissions less than all other fuels. For instance, from 2004-2008, the following percent reductions in power plant emissions took place: SO2 NOx coal 23.6% 17.2% gas 84.9% 25.1% oil 53.3% 30.4% *all info from US EPA, double checked with other sources.
