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How acid rain affects buildings and statues made of limestone and marble?
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∙ 12y ago
A lot of buildings and statues are made of "basic" (alkaline) materials such as limestone. When an acid comes into contact with these materials it causes an exothermic reaction the dissolves the material and so erodes it.
Acid rain erodes statues and buildings. It would have to be a very strong acid in order to break down metals, though.
Acid Rain is defined as Acid fallening from the clouds in a rain like form. Acid Rain's effect on statues is immense, after a couple thousands of years the statue will finally decay. Although the decaying of the statues usaully starts off about at 1 inch a year, and finishes with decimationg the statue in no time.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 15y agoAcid rain is composed of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) or nitric acid (HNO3) formed as secondary pollutants from SO2/other sulfur oxides, and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
Marble is mainly calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
The reaction between sulfuric acid and calcium carbonate is as follows:
H2SO4 + CaCO3 ---> H2O + CO2 + CaSO4
CO2 is released in the gaseous state; water as liquid and calcium sulfate in aqueous solution that runs off in ions. This reaction reduces the amount of solid calcium carbonate that remains as marble.
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∙ 12y agoIt would cause it to rust faster than normal but id dose not leave any marks on it
My Version:It will etch the surface and make it cloudy in appearance.Eventually it will eat the marble away.
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∙ 12y agoAcids have a corrosive effect on limestone or marble buildings or sculptures. It is well established that either wet or dry deposition of sulfur dioxide significantly increases the rate of corrosion on limestone, sandstone, and marble.
sulfur dioxide plus water makes sulfurous acid.
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∙ 11y agoIts acidity destructs the marble and turns it into gypsum which weakens it even more.
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∙ 9y agoAcid rain has a devastating impact on a statue carved from marble. Acid rain will wear away and destroy the outer layers of the marble.
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agoAcid rain rots the diffrent type of rock that stautues are made from....
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Why would acid rain make corrosion worse?
Acid rain affects buildings and statues made of limestone and marble, primary in to different ways. This is alteration and dissolution. When sulfuric, and nitric acids in polluted air react with the calcite in marble and limestone, the calcite dissolves. In exposed areas of buildings and statues, there are roughened surfaces, removal of material, and loss of carved details. Stone surface material may be lost all over or only in spots that are more reactive. Sheltered areas on limestone and marble buildings show blackened crusts that have peeled off in some places, revealing crumbling stone beneath. This black crust is primarily composed of gypsum. The temperature of the surface of the calcium carbonate, which is a form of limestone and marble, affects how quickly acids react with it. The concentration of acid also affects how quick the reaction is.
What is a metamorphosed limestone used to make statues?
Marble is the historical rock used for statues. Marble was used because it is soft enough to be carved, but hard enough to survive for a while. Unfortunately, Marble is metamorphosed Limestone and as such it reacts with Acid. Acid rain has hurt many historic statues.
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
What does limestone metamorphoses into?
Limestone metamorphoses into marble.
What mineral group contains limestone dolomite and marble?
== Limestone, dolomite and marble are carbonate rocks.
Why is marble used for statues or grand buildings?
People can use marble for architecture and grand buildings statues are made up of marble.
Why would acid rain make corrosion worse?
Acid rain affects buildings and statues made of limestone and marble, primary in to different ways. This is alteration and dissolution. When sulfuric, and nitric acids in polluted air react with the calcite in marble and limestone, the calcite dissolves. In exposed areas of buildings and statues, there are roughened surfaces, removal of material, and loss of carved details. Stone surface material may be lost all over or only in spots that are more reactive. Sheltered areas on limestone and marble buildings show blackened crusts that have peeled off in some places, revealing crumbling stone beneath. This black crust is primarily composed of gypsum. The temperature of the surface of the calcium carbonate, which is a form of limestone and marble, affects how quickly acids react with it. The concentration of acid also affects how quick the reaction is.
Is limestone better for a statue or marble?
Limestone ststues are soft while marble statues are hard and durable.Now you know which is better.
What is a metamorphosed limestone used to make statues?
Marble is the historical rock used for statues. Marble was used because it is soft enough to be carved, but hard enough to survive for a while. Unfortunately, Marble is metamorphosed Limestone and as such it reacts with Acid. Acid rain has hurt many historic statues.
What are most antique Chinese dragon statues made up of?
glass, marble, or limestone.
Which rock often is sculpted to create statues?
The metamorphic rock called Marble is most often used for carving statues and the ornamental parts of buildings. In particular the marble mined in the Italian quarries of Carrara is prized for statues.
Which process most likely breaks down marble or limestone statues?
chemical weathering by acid rain.
Is limestone a marble?
Marble is metamorphosed limestone.
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
A metamorphic rock made from limestone?
Marble is the metamorphic rock formed from limestone. =)
From what sort of rock does marble come from?
Marble is a metamorphic rock made out oflimestone. When limestone is subjected to tremendous pressure for a long time (like if limestone is buried under a lot of other rock or an ocean) it gets squashed into marble. Marble is more beautiful than limestone and tougher, thats why people like to use it for buildings.
Is marble the same as limestone?
Marble is made from limestone.
