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Does acid rain attack limestone?
Yes, acid rain can chemically attack limestone by dissolving the calcium carbonate in the stone. This process, known as chemical weathering, can deteriorate the surface of limestone structures over time.
Why does acid rain affect limestone but not granite?
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.
What can rain water do to rocks like limestone?
Rain water can gradually dissolve limestone rocks through a process called carbonation, where carbon dioxide from the air combines with water to form a weak acid. Over time, this acid can react with the minerals in limestone, causing it to break down and form cracks and cavities.
What happens when you add an acid limestone?
Limestone is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. It will react with acids to produce carbon dioxide, a salt and water, and the limestone will slowly dissolve away - an experiment easily performed by pouring vinegar on a piece of limestone. In the outdoors: Acid rain (from industrial pollution mixing with falling rain) cause limestone to dissolve, increasing the natural effect of rain water erosion of rock - forming potholes, caverns - and clints and grykes (fissures) on 'limestone pavements'.
How Does Acid Rain Wear Away Limestone?
Acid rain is probably sulphurous acid (H2SO3) Limestone is calcium carbonate. (CaCO3) Remember the general reaction equ'n Acid + Carbonate = salt + water +Carbonate dioxide. Hence H2SO3 + CaCO3 = CaSO3 + H2O + CO2 So the limestone has dissolved in to ,at best, calcium sulphite.
What rock will buffer the effects of acid rain?
Limestone.
What material keeps off acid rain?
Nothing, but if there is limestone bedrock it can buffer the effects.
What kind of lakes are protected against the negative effects of acid rain?
lakes that have a floor consisting of basic minerals, such as limestone are more resistant to acid rain because the chemicals of the limestone neutralize any incoming acid.
How is limestone affected by acid rain?
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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 and other pollution have on you and your enviriment?
Acid rain is very harmful to the environment. It can cause pockmarks in limestone, and even cause corrosion in skin and buildings. Acid rain can ruin crops and harvests.
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.
Why lakes with limestone beds experience less adverse affects from acid rain than lakes with granite beds?
Limestone is a basic rock that can neutralize acid rain, whereas granite is an acidic rock that can make bodies of water more susceptible to acidification. When acid rain reacts with limestone, it forms less harmful compounds than when it reacts with granite. This difference in buffering capacity helps lakes with limestone beds to experience less adverse effects from acid rain.
Is limestone included in acid rain?
Limestone is an alkaline compound and not included in acid rains.
Can limestone protect pine trees from acid rain?
Limestone neutralized the acids in acid rain. However pine trees grow in the soil on top of the limestone so the effect of neutralization will not be as significant. If the soil contains pulverized limestone )is basic) the soil will not become acidic
What materials does acid rain dissolve?
Acid rain dissolves basic materials such as limestone. It has contributed to the destruction of monuments in Greece and Italy. Below is a link for a good overview of acid rain and its effects on various environments:http://encarta.msn.com/text_761578185___3/acid_rain.htm
