Question

name the gases which cause acid rain

Answer 1

Hi.

The gases which causes the acid rain are ⇒

Sulphur Dioxide.
It forms the Sulphuric acid in the air, when it comes under certain conditions. Thus, Causing the acid rain.
Reaction is 
   2SO₂ -------- O₂ + 2SO₃
 SO₃ + H₂O ----- H₂SO₄ 


Nitrogen Dioxide.
It form the Nitric Acid which when mixes with the Water causes Acid Rain.

4NO₂ + 2H₂O + O₂ ----------- 4HNO₃


Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Scientists have discovered that air pollution from burning of fossil fuels is the major cause of acid rain. The main chemicals in air pollution that create acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen (NOx).