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Power stations, factories and cars all burn fuels and they all produce gases. Some of these gases (especially nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide) react with the tiny droplets of water in clouds to form sulphuric and nitric acids.
The rain from these clouds then falls as very weak acid - known as "acid rain".
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Does Jupiter have clouds and acid rain?
Jupiter has clouds, but not acid rain.
How can you tell normal rain from acid rain?
All acid rain aspects are from water pollution and normal pollution. Please add something if necessary.+++Not so much add as modify! :-) Acid rain results when the water absorbs certain gases in the atmosphere to become acidic. This happens naturally anyway, by dissolving Carbon Dioxide to form the very weak Carbonic Acid; but the main acid-rain producing pollutant is Sulphur Dioxide from imperfect combustion of oil or coal containing sulphur.
What are all acids made of?
Nucleotides
What are the ill effects of acid rain to biotic and abiotic components of the earth?
Acid rain causes many ill effects of acid rain to biotic and abiotic components of the earth. Acid rain erodes abiotic components and can kill or mutate biotic components.
Why is acid rain bad?
Acid rain is bad because it causes serious health problems like birth defects and lung diseases. it can also cause cancer. acid rain also destroys monuments and kills fish. many forests are destroyed by acid rain. acid rain pollutes rivers and streams and erodes stonework.
Is acid rain a natural pollutant?
no, not really. acid rain has pollutants in it, but acid rain itself is not a pollutant
Is acid rain a primary pollutant?
Yes
What pollutant is made when nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water?
The pollutant is acid rain
Why is acid rain a secondary pollutant?
yes it is
Is sulfur compounds an air pollutant?
Yes, it is! They will cause the acid rain.
Why is Sulfur Dioxide considered a pollutant?
Its reactions in the air are responsible for acid rain and photochemical smog
Is car exhaust a primary pollutant What about acid precipitation or smoke from a factory or fumes from burning plastic?
A primary pollutant is emitted directly into the atmosphere, so exhaust, smoke and fumes are all primary pollutants. Acid rain is a secondary pollutant.
Is carbon dioxide air pollution why?
Carbon dioxide is not an air pollutant. However excessive carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere is a pollutant as it contributes to acid rain
Is acid rain an outdoor pollutant?
yes because chemicals int eh air rises up to make chemical reactions which then make acid rain..... sorry bad explanation
What impurities in fuels can lead to a sort of rain?
sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide can lead to acid rain
Is sulfur dioxide an air pollutant?
yes it is as it is produced by industries and mixes with water droplets and causes acid rain to fall
What is this pollutant?
To some people it is, pollution can lead to acid rain when it is mixed with water in the air, and it could kill or damage flowers, and other plants. To help conserve pollution, try riding a bike or walk to some places and don't drive.
