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Q: Why is sulphur dioxide an acidic water?
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What oxides can form acidic solutions in water?

Sulphur dioxide and no2


Is sulfur dioxide acidic?

This is because sulphur dioxide is an acidic oxide. Acidic oxides are formed from non-metals.


Does sulfur dissolve in water to produce an alkaline solution?

NO!!! Sulphur is combusted /burnt in air(oxygen) to form sulphur dioxide. Sulphur dioxide is soluble in water , and forms sulphurous acid (H2SO3).


Why does Sulfur dioxide form an acidic solution?

Sulphur dioxide is a non- metallic oxide and hence it is an acidic oxide. Since it is acidic in nature, when added to water it forms sulphuric acid which is an acid.


What will you produce if you burn sulphur in the air?

You will get SO2 or sulphur dioxide, an acidic oxide


Is sulfur dioxide a acidic or alkaline solution?

At STP sulphur dioxide is an acidic gas. It readily combines with water to form 'sulphurous acid (H2SO3) . Note the name and formula.


Is so2 neutral?

No sulphur dioxide is not neutral. It is acidic. It is one of the acidic gasses.


Which chemical could be used to remove the acidic sulphur dioxide from flue gases?

what kind of chemical could be used to remove the acidic sulphur dioxide from flue gases


Is sulphur dioxide an acid base or neutral?

Sulfur dioxide is an acidic oxide.


Where do the chemicals from acidic rain come from?

Sulpur Dioxide is the main chemical in acid rain. The Sulphur contained in coal, (which is burnt for industrial purposes) is released into the atmoshpere as Sulphur Dioxide. The Sulphur dioxide can be blown by the wind and reacts with water (clouds) to form Acid Rain.


What burns to form acidic gas?

Burning coal produces sulphur dioxide, which is an acidic gas.


Is sulfur dioxide gas basic or acidic in nature?

sulphur dioxide is an acidic gas. Remember;- Groups 1 & 2 oxides are basic. None metal oxides are acidic.