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Why does buring a fuel containing sulfur as an impurity cause acid rain?
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∙ 12y ago
Burning is a process of oxidation, adding oxygen atoms to a compound. Burning sulfur causes SO2, or sulfur dioxide gas to be formed. This gas rises up through the atmosphere, reacting with atmospheric water to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4). This mixes with the rain in clouds, causing acidic rain.
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Compare and contrast sulfates and sulfides?
No, Sulphur is a gaseous element, commonly found as S8. Sulphate is a polyatomic ion (compound containing multiple elements with a charge on it) containing sulphur and oxygen, written as SO4-2
I have an allergic reaction to sulfur. Do all foundations contain sulfur?
I also have an allergic reaction to sulfur and have found that Bare Minerals does not cause me problems
When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are released into the air they can cause?
It can cause acidic air.
What does sulfur blocks do for cattle?
Sulfur blocks help cattle to retain some salt. This is good for their kidneys, other muscles, and heart. Too much sulfur can cause problems with fat loss, though.
When sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide are released into the air they can cause?
Acid rain
Why are low sulphur fuels good?
A gas, sulfur dioxide, is released from fuels containing sulfur. Both coal and oil may contain some sulfur. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems. Sulfur dioxide can combine with water vapor to create acid rain, destroying vegetation in lakes and forests. I do not agree that burning low sulfur fuels is good, just less harmful than high sulfur fuels. See related links.
Identify the cause of sulfur oxide?
identify the cause of sulfur oxide? Sulfur and oxygen chemically react with each other. Effectively, the sulfur "rusts" on contact with the oxygen
What is the cause of sulfur oxide?
The burning of coal that contains a lot of sulfur.
What can a erupting volcano cause?
1.Death 2.Bad things 3.Buring things and thats it
Compare and contrast sulfates and sulfides?
No, Sulphur is a gaseous element, commonly found as S8. Sulphate is a polyatomic ion (compound containing multiple elements with a charge on it) containing sulphur and oxygen, written as SO4-2
Why did my sulfur soaks cause pain?
No
What pollution is caused by sulfur dioxide?
Sulfur dioxide is a major cause of acid rain.
I have an allergic reaction to sulfur. Do all foundations contain sulfur?
I also have an allergic reaction to sulfur and have found that Bare Minerals does not cause me problems
What chemicals cause smog?
sulfur dioxide i belive
Can toxins cause parkinsonism?
There are some known toxins that can cause parkinsonism, most notoriously a chemical called MPTP, found as an impurity in some illegal drugs
What cause buring and itching in viginal area?
You should go to your gyno and have that checked out. Yest infections can burn and itch but it can also be something else.
When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are released into the air they can cause?
It can cause acidic air.
