what is an acid rain? name the acid responsible for it how can you prevent acid
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Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Some governments have made efforts since the 1970s to reduce the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere with positive results
•What is acid rain?
- It is rain with high levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It may be defined as "rain water having pH less than 5.6".
- Acid rain can have harmful effects on plants, animals and humans.
- It is caused when gaseous compounds of ammonium, carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur are released into the atmosphere.
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•Name the acid responsible for acid rain?
⟿Power plants release the majority of sulfur dioxide and much of the nitrogen oxides when they burn fossil fuels, such as coal, to produce electricity. In addition, the exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the air. These pollutants cause acid rain.
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•How to prevent acid rain?
⟿A great way to reduce acid rain is to produce energy without using fossil fuels. Instead, people can use renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Renewable energy sources help reduce acid rain because they produce much less pollution.