Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 20 - Chemistry in the Atmosphere - Questions & Problems - Page 926: 20.44

Answer

Acid rain is a rain that has lower pH value because it contains higher amount of acidic compounds. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere react with water and produce sulfurous and nitric acids. Acid rains have ecological effects, they cause destruction of plants and even harm animals that live in the polluted water. They also cause negative effect on materials, such as buildings and statues. Acid rain may alter our health, as their acidic particles may cause respiratory diseases.

Work Step by Step

Acid rain is a rain that has lower pH value because it contains higher amount of acidic compounds. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere react with water and produce sulfurous and nitric acids. Acid rains have ecological effects, they cause destruction of plants and even harm animals that live in the polluted water. They also cause negative effect on materials, such as buildings and statues. Acid rain may alter our health, as their acidic particles may cause respiratory diseases.
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