Acid Rain Flashcards
1
Q
Two main gases which contribute to acid rain …
A
Sulphur Dioxide and Carbon Dioxide
2
Q
These are from the combustion of …
A
Fossil Fuels
3
Q
CO2 + rain water = ?
A
H2CO3 - Carbonic Acid
4
Q
SO2 + rain water = ?
A
H2SO4 - Sulphuric Acid
5
Q
Problems caused by acid rain include.
A
Kill plant life - damages vegetation
Pollute rivers + streams - kills aquatic life
Respiratory irritant - asthma sufferers
Corrosion - damages buildings
6
Q
Sulphur
A
S
7
Q
Oxygen
A
O2
8
Q
Sulphur Oxide
A
SO2
9
Q
CO2 is from
A
Respiratory release
10
Q
SO2 is from
A
Volcanic eruptions
11
Q
CO2 and SO2 came from
A
Fossil fuels
