Acid Rain
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Acid Rain starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how acid rain affects aquatic ecosystems.
Describe one way in which acid rain can affect human-made structures.
Describe the difference between wet deposition and dry deposition in acid rain.
Describe the role of catalytic converters in reducing acid rain.
Explain how international agreements can help reduce acid rain.
Explain the chemical process by which sulfur dioxide (SO2) leads to the formation of sulfuric acid in the atmosphere.
Explain the term 'dry deposition' in the context of acid rain.
Explain why acid rain is considered a transboundary environmental problem.
Which chemical equation correctly represents the formation of sulfuric acid from sulfur trioxide and water?
(1) SO3 + H2O → H2SO4
(2) SO2 + H2O → H2SO3
(3) SO2 + O2 → SO3
(4) SO3 + O2 → SO4
Which of the following gases is the primary contributor to acid rain formation?
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Sulfur dioxide
(3) Methane
(4) Nitrogen gas
Which of the following is a direct effect of acid rain on plants?
(1) Enhanced photosynthesis
(2) Leaf chlorosis and necrosis
(3) Increased seed production
(4) Improved root growth
Which of the following is a long-term solution to acid rain?
(1) Temporary liming of lakes
(2) Reducing fossil fuel consumption
(3) Using acid-resistant materials
(4) Increasing fertilizer use
Acid rain is defined as precipitation with a pH lower than _______.
Fill in the blank: Acid rain can cause the leaching of _______ ions from soil, which are toxic to plants and aquatic life.
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is _______.
Fill in the blank: The main anthropogenic sources of sulfur dioxide are _______ and _______.
A rainwater sample has a pH of 3.0. Is this considered acid rain?
True or False: Acid rain can accelerate the weathering of limestone monuments.
True or False: Acid rain can affect human health indirectly by contaminating drinking water sources.
True or False: Acid rain can be neutralized by natural processes in some environments.
