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Sulphur Dioxide is a a by-product of (mainly) powerstations that burn fossil fuels to produce the steam ofr the turbines. Sulphur Dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere to produce Sulphuric acid - which falls as 'acid rain.
The chemical process is...
SO2 + OH → HOSO2 - which is followed by...
HOSO2 + O2 → HO2 + SO3
In the presence of water, sulphur trioxide (SO3) is converted rapidly to sulphuric acid... SO3 + H2O → H2SO4
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How is sulphuric acid an environmental hazard?
Sulphuric acid is an environmental hazard because it can be corrosive and toxic when released into the environment. It can contaminate soil and water sources, harming aquatic life and vegetation. Additionally, sulphuric acid can contribute to acid rain, which can damage ecosystems and infrastructure.
What is the systematic name for sulphuric acid?
The systematic name for sulphuric acid is sulfuric acid.
What is the reaction when gold and sulphuric acid are mixed?
Gold does not react with sulphuric acid under normal conditions. Gold is a noble metal and is resistant to corrosion by acids, including sulphuric acid.
Is sulphurous acid stronger than sulphuric acid?
No, sulphuric acid is stronger than sulphurous acid. Sulphuric acid is a strong acid that can fully dissociate in water to release hydrogen ions, while sulphurous acid is a weak acid that only partially dissociates.
How does nitric and sulfuric acid lead to acid rain?
Rather than nitric and sulphuric acid, its actually the gases nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide that cause acid rain. These gases may originate from pure nitrogen or sulphur which reacts with oxygen (O2) in the atmosphere. The smelting process of metal sulphides (e.g. CuS) will also produce SO2. These gases can be produced via various methods so here are just some basic ones from the HSC syllabus.Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide:N2 + O2 -> 2NO2NO + O2 -> 2NO2Formation of Sulphur Dioxide:S + O2 -> SO22CuS + 3O2 -> 2CuO + 2SO2Nitric and sulphuric acid are the by-products of reacting these gases and moisture (H2O) in the atmosphere and give acid rain its acidic properties.2NO2 + H2O -> HNO2 + HNO3 (remember that nitrous acid is also a product in this otherwise it will never balance)SO2 + H2O + O2 -> H2SO4Do note that nitric and sulphuric acid are components of acid rain and that acid rain is a mixture. Likewise, acid rain is not necessarily nitric or sulphuric acid. (Just a little note seeing as the wiki answers board frequently asks if either components are acid rain.)Hope this helps :)
Does acid rain contain sulphuric acid?
Yes. In fact sulphuric acid is the main body of what makes up acid rain.
Which acid is the main acid in acid rain?
Sulphuric Acid
What are the types of chemicals in acid rain?
Sulphuric acid
Which acid in acid rain?
Acid rain is made excessively acidic by a combination of sulphuric and nitric acid.
What acid is the main acid in acid rain?
Sulphuric acid from burning coal.
What do you call it when rain is polluted with nitric of sulphuric acids?
acid rain
The third less important gas in acid rain?
sulphuric acid
What is meant by sulphure shower?
sulphuric acid rain
What is it the chemical equation for acid rain?
Zinc+sulphuric acid-sulphate+hydrogen
What is the combination for sulphuric acid?
Sulfur Dioxide (a gas) evaporates into the atmosphere, mixes with precipitation (rain), and falls to earth as sulphuric acid.
What gas is brown and has a very strong smell and can cause acid rain?
Sulphuric acid
How does an acid rain form?
An acid rain forms due to both sulphuric and nitric acid making it acid rain. Acid rain damages buildings, metal structures, soils plants and animal life
