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acid rain
Acid rain is very harmful to the environment as acid rain consists of unusually high levels of acid. Sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide react with water molecules found in the atmosphere to produce acid, causing acid in rain. Examples of dangerous effects acid rain has are causing paint to peel, corrosion of big steel structures, such as bridges, and erosion of stone structures. Most acid rain comes from human controlled activities such as Power plants, cars, planes and many more. Chemicals released from these places, especially from Power plants or factories release chemicals into the atmosphere causing pollution, leading to acidity in the air and water.
Acids:
1) Sulfer Dioxide (SO2) ----------------------------> 2) Nitric Dioxide (NO2) ----------------------------> 3) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) ---------------------------> |
Acids Produced in Water:
Sulfuric Acid (Strong) Nitric Acid (Strong) Carbonic Acid (Weak) |