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Which element present as an impurity in fossil fuels causes acid rain?

There are at least two elements which when burnt contribute to acid rain. Sulfur which when burnt and mixed with rain water forms sulphuric acid H2SO4 and Carbon which when burnt and mixed with water forms carbonic acid H2CO3 Both of these acids can be formed by burning Fossil fuels and also form naturally in the gases discharged by volcanoes.


Name of gas which is the main constituent of acid rain?

Carbon Dioxide is always in the atmosphere, so all rain has some carbonic acid in it.


How does acid rain affect peoples lives?

* acid rain damages crops because it increases the acidity of soil. * acid rain corrodes buildings and structures especially those made of marble such as taj mahal. * acid rain causes acidification of water in the lakes and rivers which causes the destruction of living things in water.


What do you call the rain that contain chemical waste and causes damage to plants and animal?

That type of rain is called acid rain. It forms when pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides mix with water vapor in the atmosphere, forming sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Acid rain can harm plants, animals, and ecosystems by altering soil pH levels and contaminating water sources.


What causes acid rain in California?

Acid rain in California is primarily caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from vehicles, power plants, and industrial activities. These pollutants react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which can fall to the ground as acid rain. Natural sources, such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions, can also contribute to acid rain in the region.

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What is a major form of pollution?

Air pollution is one of many major forms of pollution. It causes major damage to the environment including acid rain.


What is acid rain and its causes?

Causes of acid rain are as follows- 1. Sulphur Dioxide 2. Carbon dioxide 3. Smoke


What causes acid rain to break down the ozone?

Acid rain has nothing whatsoever to do with the breakdown of ozone.


How do you make acid rain for science?

Acidic gases causes acid rain. SO2, NO2 are examples for that.


Could carbon monoxide causes acid rain?

Not directly; carbon doxide can cause an acid rain.


What are some human causes for acid rain?

some of the human causes for acid rain is we drive our cars ,have oil companies ,and don't care about the electricity.


What causes acid rain a plus?

aliens do first they throw up green acid and it goes down to earth and that is acid rain


What element causes acid rain?

an element is not the cause of acid rain but a compound called carbon dioxide co2.


What would the world be like if acid rain occured daily?

acid rain causes leaves to turn brown and fall off and causes slower growth and death of forest. so in general acid rain causes forests to decrease in number because trees keep dying


What is poisoning by acid rain?

Acid rain causes pH problems and can dissolve heavy metals. These may cause poisoning..


What element in fossil fuels causes acid rain?

The sulfur content in fossil fuels, particularly coal and oil, when burned releases sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. This SO2 combines with water vapor to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4), a major contributor to acid rain.


What is true of acid rain A.Acid rain is used for irrigation. B.Acid rain has a pH greater than 5.7. C.Acid rain is precipitation that causes erosion Acid rain is precipitation?

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