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Acid rain isn't a big problem with coral compared with other pollutants even though the carbonate would certainly be eaten away by acid rain.
This apparent contradiction is due to the fact that the coral is in seawater which is slightly alkaline and buffered by the various salts present in it.
The big problem with coral is carbon dioxide. The amount of acidification due to carbon dioxide (a global clinate change gas) is greater than acid rain's impact. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to produce a weak acid which dissolves the coral and shells of mollusks like clams and oysters.
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Acid rain's effect on the ocean?
Acid rain can lower the pH of ocean water, making it more acidic. This can harm marine life such as coral reefs, shellfish, and fish by disrupting their ability to build and maintain their shells and skeletons. It can also affect the reproduction and growth of marine species.
What does pollution in the air have to mix with to form acid rain?
Pollution in the air, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, mixes with water vapor to form acid rain. When these pollutants in the atmosphere react with rainwater, they create acidic compounds like sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then fall to the ground as acid rain.
Can smoke from factories cause acid rain?
Yes, smoke from factories can contribute to the formation of acid rain. When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the smoke combine with water vapor in the atmosphere, they form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, leading to acid rain. This acid rain can harm ecosystems, damage buildings, and affect water quality.
What is the difference between acid rain and rain?
Acid rain is different to regular rain as it contains compounds of nitric oxide and other gases that have combined with water vapour in rain clouds to become acid rain...at least, i think so : )
What does Combining sulfuric oxides and nitrogen oxides with moisture in the air form?
acid precipatation
Does it rain in the coral reef?
It does not rain in a coral reef because the wind near the coral reef is dry and has no moisture
How much does it rain in the coral reef?
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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.
Is rain a type of acid?
Only acid rain, normal rain does not contain acid.
Different types of acid rain?
carbonic acid rain and sulfuric acid rain
Does acid have rain it?
no, the acid haven't rain it
How can rain be acid rain?
by sulfuric acid
Is acid the same thing as rainwater?
well you can have acid rain but not all rain is acid rain
Is acid rain a natural pollutant?
no, not really. acid rain has pollutants in it, but acid rain itself is not a pollutant
How does acid rain effect stone?
Acid rain can dissolve stones.
What happen when H2SO4 get mixed rain?
When Sulfuric Acid mixes with rain, it creates Acid Rain.
