Acid Rain
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Acid Rain starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A lake has a pH of 4.5 due to acid rain. Is this lake considered acidic, neutral, or basic?
Describe how acid rain can affect human-made structures.
Describe one way in which acid rain can be reduced at the source.
Describe the role of catalytic converters in reducing acid rain.
Explain how acid rain affects soil quality.
Explain the difference between wet and dry deposition in the context of acid rain.
A lake has a pH of 4.5 due to acid rain. Is this lake considered acidic, neutral, or basic?
A city located downwind from several coal-fired power plants observes increased corrosion of its historical monuments. Explain the likely chemical processes responsible for this observation.
Which chemical equation correctly represents the formation of sulfuric acid from sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere?
(1) SO2 + H2O → H2SO3
(2) SO2 + O2 → SO3
(3) SO3 + H2O → H2SO4
(4) SO2 + H2O → H2SO4
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the formation of acid rain?
(1) Oxygen
(2) Nitrogen
(3) Sulfur dioxide
(4) Methane
Which of the following is a byproduct of burning coal that contributes to acid rain?
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Sulfur dioxide
(3) Nitrogen
(4) Oxygen
Which of the following is a consequence of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems?
(1) Increased fish population
(2) Decreased biodiversity
(3) Enhanced plant growth
(4) None of the above
Acid rain is a result of both natural and ______ activities.
Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with ______ in the atmosphere.
Acid rain is harmful to aquatic life because it ______ the pH of water bodies.
Acid rain is mainly caused by the reaction of water with ______ and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.
True or False: Acid rain can accelerate the weathering of rocks.
True or False: Acid rain can affect human health indirectly by contaminating drinking water and food sources.
True or False: Acid rain can be neutralized by adding basic substances to affected soils or water bodies.
True or False: Acid rain can be prevented by reducing the use of coal and oil.
