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Sulphur Dioxide causes rain to become more acidic which makes acid rain.

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Where does the acid come from in acid rain?

The acid in acid rain results from carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides dissolving in the water droplets. All rain is slightly acidic from the carbon dioxide content, but the industrial pollutants (sulfur and nitrogen oxides) lower the pH further.


Does acid rain have acid in it?

Every time it rains, it doesn't mean that there is acid, sometimes there is, sometimes there isn't. Acid rain come from factories. They release fumes containing sulfur dioxide, it then mixes with water and forms sulfuric acid. The acid cloud then travels with the wind and when it rains, the acid falls on trees and buildings and they corrode. That is why sometimes statues which are situated outside have small holes in them, because they would always be outside and when it rains, acid goes on them.


What is the symbol for acid rain?

The symbol for acid rain is typically depicted as "H2SO4", which represents sulfuric acid, one of the main components of acid rain resulting from the reaction of sulfur dioxide and water in the atmosphere.


What is the cause of acid rain?

Acid rain is caused by certain types of pollution, most usually from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen 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.