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Sulphur bind with oxygen and helium to make SO2 and H2S which are foul-smelling, toxic compunds. It burns to create sulphur dioxide which is an irritating gas that causes breathing problems. Sulphur also makes acid rain whicch corrodes buildings.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe effects of sulfur dioxide are:
* It is the major component of acid precipitation * It corrodes metals * It is toxic to plants * It combines wit moisture in the nose and lungs to create irritation
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∙ 12y agoIt depends where it is as to how dangerous it is. Used in foodstuffs and drinks it acts as an effective antibiotic and antifungal agent - it has been used for hundreds of years to preserve wine for example.
If inhaled however, sulphur dioxide is absorbed by the moisture present in the lungs and form sulphurous acid (closely related but not the same as suphuric acid). This results in short breathing problems, and over a longer period of lower dosage results in increased lung disease and dysfunction
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∙ 11y agoSulfur, when reacting with oxygen, turns into sulfur dioxide, caused by the burning of fossil fuels high in sulfur. The increase of pollutants like sulfur dioxide, together with CO2 and nitrogen oxide in our atmosphere, has significant effects on the environment. For example, these pollutants, particularly sulfur dioxide, have caused the pH of rainwater to significantly increase, known as Acid Rain. Acid Rain can destroy wildlife, crops, lakes and ocean water, natural habitats like forests, building, and can be very harmful to people. Sulfur dioxide also has negative effects on the respiratory system, like broncho-constriction and increased Asthma, and more serious conditions like emphysema and bronchitis.
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∙ 8y agoSulfur in elemental form is not dangerous. Many sulfur compounds are dangerous, but the reason they're dangerous depends on the specific compound.
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∙ 12y agoSulfur does not smell bad SO2 is what you smell. Sulfur is just reacting with oxygen.
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∙ 12y agoit potentially leads to acid rain
and sulfur is highly flammable
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∙ 14y agoYes, when mixes with other chemicals.
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Why the acid rain and rust is a harmful effects?
ACID RAIN and RUST are harmful because it contains harmful gases like sulphuric acid etc... mainly sulphur gasesbecause of this harmful gases when they reach the atmosphere when it rains it forms acid rain as the harmful gases mix with the atmosphere .This acid rain will affect plants,animals humans and all living organism.The acid mainly occurs at industrial areas because of these harmful gases which are released by the industrial effluents.they are definitely harmful to the atmosphere.
How is sulphur dioxide released in to the atmosphere?
volcanoes usually release sulphur dioxide, after an eruption.
SO2 is metal or nonmetal?
SO2 is sulphur dioxide, at standard atmosphere it is a toxic gas with a pungent smell
What layer in the earths atmosphere blocks out harmful rays from the sun?
troposphere
What is the percentage of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere?
12.358% of Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere.78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and other gases with very small percentage.
What is the most harmful sulphur containig gas in the atmosphere?
SO2
Why the acid rain and rust is a harmful effects?
ACID RAIN and RUST are harmful because it contains harmful gases like sulphuric acid etc... mainly sulphur gasesbecause of this harmful gases when they reach the atmosphere when it rains it forms acid rain as the harmful gases mix with the atmosphere .This acid rain will affect plants,animals humans and all living organism.The acid mainly occurs at industrial areas because of these harmful gases which are released by the industrial effluents.they are definitely harmful to the atmosphere.
Is sulphur harmful to dogs?
yes
How is sulphur dioxide released in to the atmosphere?
volcanoes usually release sulphur dioxide, after an eruption.
Is sulphur powder harmful to dogs?
I have used Sulphur to treat mites on my Poodle for some time with no side effects
Why shouldn't sulphur be released into the atmosphere?
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What effect does sulfur dioxide have on plants?
Sulphur dioxide is very harmful to plants and it can kill them. Sulphur Dioxide is the main gas produced by the burning of coal and it is cleared into the atmosphere. Moreover Sulphur Dioxide can react with water vapour in the atmosphere and produce a dangerous acid called sulphuric acid which is the acid in acid rain. Sulphuric acid can break plants (and animals) down, therefore the plants die. i love does nuts
What harmful effect is associated with the ozone hole in the upper atmosphere?
Ozone in upper atmosphere is not harmful. No harmful effects are associated with it.
What is the negative effect of sulfur dioxide to the atmosphere?
if there is more sulphur in the atmosphere the will be more problems with acid rain
How do industrial development disturb the atmosphere?
Industry uses fuel that it burns to heat water, to then create steam and turn turbines for electricity. Burning this fuel releases harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide and sulphur into the atmosphere. a good example is coal, when burning coal, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide and other crap is released into the atmosphere. These gases damage the ozone (a protective layer of gases in the atmosphere that protect the earth from the suns ultraviolet rays) layer. so the more industry you have and you develop, the more of these gases are going to be released into the atmosphere.
What is sulfuric acid weathering?
Sulphur acid may be produced when rainwater combines with sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. Sulphur dioxide may be produced by the burning of fossil fuels and through volcanic eruptions. Sulphur acid weathers rock by solution.
A list of harmful gases?
here are a few harmful gases carbon monoxide nitrogen dioxide sulphur dioxide carbon dioxide methane there are many more
