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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
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∙ 12y agoLimestone is a base, and as such it neutralises acid rain.
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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.
Which activity demonstrate chemical weathering?
dissolving of limestone by acid rain
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 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'.
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.
Is limestone included in acid rain?
Limestone is an alkaline compound and not included in acid rains.
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
Why arnt limestone lakes affected by acid rain?
The 'acid' (sulphur dioxide or nitrogen oxides) dissolved in the rain water are acidic. Limestone is alkali. Therefore, the acid in the rain is neutralised by the limstone.
How does limestone react with acid rain?
it fizzes
