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What time of the year does acid rain occur?

Acid rain does not depend on seasons except that some times of the year have more precipitation (snow, rain, sleet, hail) than others.


What is aicd rain?

"acid rain" is a corrosive acid that is built up from fumes given off by most commercial cars in crowded cities... that if built up over time cause a precipitation of rain that corrodes most surfaces... the acid could be either sulfuric or nitric acid


How does acid rain affect buildings and structures?

Acid rain chemically weathers rocks and buildings down. This means that the acid in the rain corrodes the surface of the rock or building. It reacts with almost any rock, especially carbonate ones, like limestone, marble and sandstone. The gas produced when this reaction takes place is hydrogen sulfide. When the acid rain corrodes into rock, it makes it easier to be carried away by normal rain and water. Over time, this will cause serious problems to the structure of the rock or building, and on buildings, the outside walls should be checked often.


How is Acid Rain affecting the Colosseum at Rome?

Acid rain is affects the Colosseum at Rome because it causes deterioration and corrosion. It breaks down the materials and marble that is on the building over time.


How does acid rain affect rocks?

Rainwater contains carbonic acid, and chemically reacts with rocks, particularly carbonate ones, dissolving them slowly.As sulphur and other gases (most commonly found as byproducts of industrial activities) diffuse into clouds, the overall acidity of the rainwater will increase. In small amount this is not a real problem, but when the amounts begin to increase you can get problems such as acid rain. As rainwater is naturally acidic the effects of pure rainwater on rocks will be the same as those with acid rain (although the rate of acid decay of the rock will be higher with acid rain). The effects of the acid rain are most noticeable on limestone (as it is very susceptible to acid erosion due to its high carbon content). The acid will corrode the surface of the rock, allowing to be more easily dissolved into the water and carried away. Over time this can cause serious problems to the overall structure of the rock. If acid rain affects buildings then the outer walls will often be checked to ensure that they will still be able to help support the building.

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What pros and cons are in sulfur?

its used to make wine last a long time; however it creates acid rain that corrodes people and TREES


What time of the year does acid rain occur?

Acid rain does not depend on seasons except that some times of the year have more precipitation (snow, rain, sleet, hail) than others.


Does acid rain fall every time it rains?

No. While all rain is slightly acidic,it is only considered acid rain if it is far more acidic than normal.


What effects does acid rain on building?

Acid rain can have various different effects on buildings. For example, it can end up causing significant corrosion over time.


Where will be the acid rain expected in which country?

in any country at any time


What is aicd rain?

"acid rain" is a corrosive acid that is built up from fumes given off by most commercial cars in crowded cities... that if built up over time cause a precipitation of rain that corrodes most surfaces... the acid could be either sulfuric or nitric acid


When was The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane created?

The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane was created on 2001-09-03.


How does acid rain affects buildigs?

acid rain can break down buildings made from marble and other materials so over time the buildings would wear away


Is acid rain bad?

Yes, acid rain can get in the water supplies and is in no way good for you. It also can kill of certain plants over time if enough of it is dropped in a certain area.


Does acid rain have acid in it?

Every time it rains, it doesn't mean that there is acid, sometimes there is, sometimes there isn't. Acid rain come from factories. They release fumes containing sulfur dioxide, it then mixes with water and forms sulfuric acid. The acid cloud then travels with the wind and when it rains, the acid falls on trees and buildings and they corrode. That is why sometimes statues which are situated outside have small holes in them, because they would always be outside and when it rains, acid goes on them.


How does acid rain affect buildings and structures?

Acid rain chemically weathers rocks and buildings down. This means that the acid in the rain corrodes the surface of the rock or building. It reacts with almost any rock, especially carbonate ones, like limestone, marble and sandstone. The gas produced when this reaction takes place is hydrogen sulfide. When the acid rain corrodes into rock, it makes it easier to be carried away by normal rain and water. Over time, this will cause serious problems to the structure of the rock or building, and on buildings, the outside walls should be checked often.


How long is Heavy Rain?

Heavy rain can can last any resonable amount of time.