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Limestone is composed of calcium carbonate, an alkaline substance that breaks down on contact with acid. Granite is composed primarily of silica and feldspar, which are not so basic and do not react with acid.
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What effects does acid rain have on limestone?
The acid rain causes erosion and weathering of the limestone.Acid rain attacks and dissolves Limestone .As a result of that , carbon dioxide gas is evolved
Does acid rain attack limestone?
Yes
What type of chemical weathering is associated with limestone?
Normal rain (slowly) and acid rain (rapidly) both weather limestone.
Can granite wear away from acid rain?
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Which activity demonstrate chemical weathering?
dissolving of limestone by acid rain
Why lakes with limestone beds experience less adverse affects from acid rain than lakes with granite beds?
Limestone and marble (calcium carbonate) dissolve when in cntact with acid rain. Other building matrails like granite are not impacted by acid
How does acid rain affect granite?
it doesn't affect it as far as i know
What two reasons why it may be better to quarry granite or sandstone rather than limestone?
-Granite has little or no effect to acid rain whilst limestone is slowly eroded therefore granite lasts longer. -Granite is harder and stronger than limestone whilst limestone is easier to shape or mould. -Granite and sandstone are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
Is granite affected by acid rain?
Yes, granite is affected by acid rain.
How does acid rain affect houses and limestone statues?
The chemicals in acid rain errodes or dissolves the building material. (eats away at it.)
How is limestone affected by acid rain?
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How does acid rain affect how your life?
It affects the environment we all live in, it destroys limestone, which means it destroys the buildings that are made out of limestone.
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 effects does acid rain have on limestone?
The acid rain causes erosion and weathering of the limestone.Acid rain attacks and dissolves Limestone .As a result of that , carbon dioxide gas is evolved
Why are limestone buildings damaged by acid rain?
Marble ad limstone are bases, and they are chemically reacting with the acidic properties of the rain. This is because the sulphuric acid in the rain chemically reacts with the calcium compounds in the stones (limestone, sandstone, marble and granite) to create gypsum, which then flakes off. This is also commonly seen on old gravestones where the acid rain can cause the inscription to become completely illegible. Acid rain also causes an increased rate of oxidation for iron. Visibility is also reduced by sulphate and nitrate in the atmosphere.
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.
