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What were the consequences of sulfur dioxide emissions from Sudbury?
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The pH of soils and lakes in the area decreased over time.
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Why do governments monitor emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?
Because they are major pollutants that contribute to acid rain.
What is the chemical compound name for SO2?
If it is bonded to a metal, then it is a polyatomic ion, sulfite If it is alone, then it is sulfur dioxide
How does sulfur dioxide affect air pollution?
Sulfur dioxide is a gas. It is invisible and has a nasty, sharp smell. It reacts easily with other substances to form harmful compounds, such as sulfuric acid, sulfurous acid and sulfate particles.About 99% of the sulfur dioxide in air comes from human sources. The main source of sulfur dioxide in the air is industrial activity that processes materials that contain sulfur, eg the generation of electricity from coal, oil or gas that contains sulfur. Some mineral ores also contain sulfur, and sulfur dioxide is released when they are processed. In addition, industrial activities that burn fossil fuels containing sulfur can be important sources of sulfur dioxide.Sulfur dioxide is also present in motor vehicle emissions, as the result of fuel combustion. In the past, motor vehicle exhaust was an important, but not the main, source of sulfur dioxide in air. However, this is no longer the case.
Is sulfur dioxide amphoteric?
No. Sulfur dioxide is acidic.
Sulfur dioxide forms from the burning of what?
Burning sulfur in oxygen produces sulfur dioxide.
Why do think that Iceland does not produce a lot of sulfur dioxide?
Iceland's energy demands are met with geothermal heat. No fuel = No emissions = No sulfur dioxide
Do emissions trading programs reduce sulfur dioxide levels in the US?
No. Trading programs move emissions around, but don't reduce anything.
What is the Main problem of coal power plants?
The gaseous emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and other undesirables depending on the grade of the coal.
Why do governments monitor emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?
Because they are major pollutants that contribute to acid rain.
Which source adds the largest amount of sulfur dioxide emissions to the atmosphere?
This is the combustion of fossil fuels as coal, petroleum and derivates.
How is sulfur dioxide removed from coal in power station emissions?
they clean the coal as it passes through with machines called 'scrubbers'
What is the chemical compound name for SO2?
If it is bonded to a metal, then it is a polyatomic ion, sulfite If it is alone, then it is sulfur dioxide
How is sulfur dioxide form?
Sulfur dioxide (also sulphur dioxide) is the chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is produced by volcanoes and in various industrial processes. Since coal and petroleum often contain sulfur compounds, their combustion generates sulfur dioxide unless the sulfur compounds are removed before burning the fuel. Further oxidation of SO2, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as NO2, forms H2SO4, and thus acid rain.[2] Sulfur dioxide emissions are also a precursor to particulates in the atmosphere. Both of these impacts are cause for concern over the environmental impact of these fuels.
How does sulfur dioxide affect air pollution?
Sulfur dioxide is a gas. It is invisible and has a nasty, sharp smell. It reacts easily with other substances to form harmful compounds, such as sulfuric acid, sulfurous acid and sulfate particles.About 99% of the sulfur dioxide in air comes from human sources. The main source of sulfur dioxide in the air is industrial activity that processes materials that contain sulfur, eg the generation of electricity from coal, oil or gas that contains sulfur. Some mineral ores also contain sulfur, and sulfur dioxide is released when they are processed. In addition, industrial activities that burn fossil fuels containing sulfur can be important sources of sulfur dioxide.Sulfur dioxide is also present in motor vehicle emissions, as the result of fuel combustion. In the past, motor vehicle exhaust was an important, but not the main, source of sulfur dioxide in air. However, this is no longer the case.
Is sulfur dioxide amphoteric?
No. Sulfur dioxide is acidic.
How do you make sulfur dioxide on alchemy classic?
Sulfur + Oxygen = Sulfur Dioxide
Is sulphur dioxide the same as sulphur?
No, sulfur is an element and sulfur dioxide is a gaseous compound. Sulfur dioxide is the combustion product of sulfur in an oxygen atmosphere (S+O2 --> SO2) Where sulfur is an element, sulfur dioxide is a compound and where sulfur is an insoluble yellow solid, sulfur dioxide is a colorless soluble gas.
