0
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) results from the combustion of fuels containing sulfur or sulfurous chemicals, the combustion of H2S in flares, paper production, and the smelting of ores containing sulfides.
SO2 exhausted to the atmosphere may cause respiratory problems in sensitive individuals such as asthmatics. It can also cause damage to plants and trees, such as the reddening of pine needles. It can hasten the corrosion of iron and other metals.
If the SO2 combines with water vapour, it can cause acid precipitation which can erode metal and limestone, impact the ionic balance of clay soils, fade paints and change the pH of river and lake water to the detriment of fish and other aquatic organisms.
In all of these cased the impact of atmospheric SO2 is to combine with water in plant ot animal cells, atmospheric water, or standing water to make sulfurous acid (H2SO3). If the SO2 oxidizes in the atmosphere to sulfur trioxide (SO3) it can combine with water to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4) with stronger environmental chemical reactions.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What diseases can you get from physical environment?
damage of reproductive system cause by air pollution because air pollution produce a chemicals like sulfur dioxide.
What is the largest source of sulfur dioxide air pollution?
What_is_the_largest_source_of_sulfur_dioxide_air_pollution
What form of pollution is sulfur dioxide?
Sulfur dioxide causes air pollution and acid rain by reacting with rain water to form sulfurous acid
When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are released into the air they can cause?
It can cause acidic air.
Are they any volcanoes contributing to air pollution?
Most active volcanoes release sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is air pollution
What is caused by air pollution containing sulfur dioxide?
It makes acid rain.
Is caused by air pollution containing sulfur dioxide?
It makes acid rain.
Can volcanoes cause pollution?
Yes, Most active volcanoes release sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which causes air pollution. Some componetents of volcanic ash may be toxic as well.
4 pollutants that cause air pollution?
1.Methane 2.Chlorofluorocarbon 3.Carbon dioxide 4.Nitrogen dioxide 5.Carbon monoxide 6.Sulfur dioxide
What chemicals can cause air pollution?
carbon dioxide.
Is sulfur dioxide a air pollution?
Yes it combines with rain to make acid rain.
What is the pollution caused by water vapor combining with sulfur dioxide air?
Acid rain.
