Question

Which the environmental pollutions are responsible for acid rain?

Answer 1

Sulphur dioxide(SO2) and Nitrogen dioxide(NO2) recats with rain water(H20) to form sulphuric acid(H2SO4) and nitric acid(HNO3) which comes down as rain (acid rain).

So2 + H2o = H2SO3

3 NO2 + H2O → 2 HNO3 + NO

Answer 2

Answer:-

gases like SO2 and NO2 reach the atmosphere in larger amounts. These gases dissolve in rainwater and reach the soil as acids. This is known as ‘acid rain’.

What are the environmental problems caused

by acid rain?

• Plants lose their ability to produce carbohydrates through photosynthesis as their leaves are de- strayed.
• Severe acid rain destroys the greenery of a region.
• The acidic nature of water causes the death and destruction of fish and corals.

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What measures are to be taken against the environmental issues caused by acid rain?

• Reduce the excessive use of fossil fuels.
• Before using fossil fuels, remove sulfur compounds from them as far as possible.