Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is considered the most harmful sulphur-containing gas in the atmosphere, primarily due to its role in forming acid rain. SO2 is released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, industrial processes, and volcanic eruptions. It can lead to respiratory issues, damage to plant life, and contribute to the acidification of water bodies.
Sulphur dioxide is very harmful to plants and it can kill them. Sulphur Dioxide is the main gas produced by the burning of coal and it is cleared into the atmosphere. Moreover Sulphur Dioxide can react with water vapour in the atmosphere and produce a dangerous acid called sulphuric acid which is the acid in acid rain. Sulphuric acid can break plants (and animals) down, therefore the plants die. i love does nuts
Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere can contribute to the formation of acid rain, which can harm aquatic ecosystems and vegetation. It also reacts with other pollutants to form particulate matter, which can affect air quality and human health. Additionally, sulphur dioxide can contribute to the formation of haze and reduce visibility.
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.
The atmosphere doesn't produce any sulphur dioxide. It receives a fair bit from various human activities though.
Sulphur dioxide can be removed from flue gas by wet scrubbing using a scrubbing solution such as a slurry of limestone in water. The sulphur dioxide reacts with the alkaline solution to form calcium sulfite or sulfate, which can then be separated from the gas stream. The scrubbed gas is then released into the atmosphere with reduced sulphur dioxide levels.
It is caused by the emission of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.
carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and still nitrogen
Burning of fossil
Industry uses fuel that it burns to heat water, to then create steam and turn turbines for electricity. Burning this fuel releases harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide and sulphur into the atmosphere. a good example is coal, when burning coal, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide and other crap is released into the atmosphere. These gases damage the ozone (a protective layer of gases in the atmosphere that protect the earth from the suns ultraviolet rays) layer. so the more industry you have and you develop, the more of these gases are going to be released into the atmosphere.
Sulfur dioxide is released into the atmosphere primarily through human activities such as burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil, and industrial processes like metal smelting. It can also be released by natural sources like volcanic eruptions.
SO2 + H2O ==> H2SO3 Sulphurous acid is formed.