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: '''Acid rain''' is formed when certain [[gas]]es [[dissolve]] in the rain to make it [[acid]]ic: | : '''Acid rain''' is formed when certain [[gas]]es [[dissolve]] in the rain to make it [[acid]]ic: | ||
:*[[Sulphur Dioxide]] [[dissolve]]s to form [[Sulphuric Acid]] | :*[[Sulphur Dioxide]] [[dissolve]]s to form [[Sulphuric Acid]] | ||
| − | :*[[ | + | :*[[Nitrogen Oxide]]s [[dissolve]] to form [[Nitric Acid]] |
: '''Acid rain''' [[corrosion|corrode]]s buildings and statues made of [[limestone]] due to a [[neutralisation]] [[chemical Reaction|reaction]]. | : '''Acid rain''' [[corrosion|corrode]]s buildings and statues made of [[limestone]] due to a [[neutralisation]] [[chemical Reaction|reaction]]. | ||
: '''Acid rain''' can damage [[plant]] growth because it makes the soil more [[acid]]ic. | : '''Acid rain''' can damage [[plant]] growth because it makes the soil more [[acid]]ic. | ||
Revision as of 08:54, 6 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Acid rain is rain with a pH less than 7.
About Acid Rain
- Acid rain is formed when certain gases dissolve in the rain to make it acidic:
- Sulphur Dioxide dissolves to form Sulphuric Acid
- Nitrogen Oxides dissolve to form Nitric Acid
- Acid rain corrodes buildings and statues made of limestone due to a neutralisation reaction.
- Acid rain can damage plant growth because it makes the soil more acidic.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Acid rain is rain with a pH less than 7.
About Acid Rain
- Acid rain is formed when certain gases dissolve in the rain to make it acidic:
- Sulphur Dioxide dissolves to form Sulphuric Acid
- Nitrogen Oxides dissolve to form Nitric Acid
- Acid rain corrodes buildings and statues made of limestone due to a neutralisation reaction.
- Acid rain can damage plant growth because it makes the soil more acidic.