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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.

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Where does acid in acid rain come from?

Acid in acid rain primarily comes from pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere by human activities, such as burning of fossil fuels in vehicles and industrial processes. These pollutants undergo chemical reactions in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then combine with water vapor to produce acid rain.


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.

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Where do the gases come from in the acid rain?

the gases come from factories


Where does acid rain come from in Norway?

England


Where does the acid rain that falls on Norway come from?

Britain


What is acid rain and ware it come from?

acid rain is.......well its hard to explain its like gasoline and other stuff coming from the sky


What role does acid rain play in weathering?

when the acidic oxides present in the air react with water they form acids. these acids come on the surface of water with rain as acid rain. due to acid rain the acidity of the atmosphere increases and it cause infections in the people living in an area of acid rain......


Where does acid in acid rain come from?

Acid in acid rain primarily comes from pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere by human activities, such as burning of fossil fuels in vehicles and industrial processes. These pollutants undergo chemical reactions in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then combine with water vapor to produce acid rain.


What is rain acid?

rain with acid


Is acid rain rain with acid?

Yes, Acid rain is rain with higher than normal levels of nitric and sulfuric acid.


Different types of acid rain?

carbonic acid rain and sulfuric acid rain


Is rain a type of acid?

Only acid rain, normal rain does not contain acid.


Does uranium cause acid rain?

No. Acid rain is caused by the absorption of acid gas molecules by moisture in the atmosphere. These molecules of acid gas most typically come from the combustion of various materials. Automobiles are the largest contributors, as a whole.


Where does gases from rain acid come from?

Mostly from coal fired power plants.