Acid Rain Flashcards
1
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Acid Deposition
A
The release of acid on to the earth’s surface through precipitation or dust particles
2
Q
Acid rain
A
Rainwater with a pH of less than 5.6
3
Q
Carbonic acid
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Naturally a component of rainwater causing it’s base pH to be slightly acidic (5.6)
4
Q
HNO2
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Nitrous acid - one of the acid rain components, can oxidize to form nitric acid
5
Q
HNO3
A
Nitric acid - a strong acid and component of acid rain
6
Q
H2SO3
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Sulfurous acid - a component of acid rain, can oxidize to form sulfuric acid
7
Q
H2SO4
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Sulfuric acid - a strong acid and component of acid rain
8
Q
Natural sources of sulfur and nitrous oxides
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NOx
- Lightning (N2 + O2 -> 2NO)
Sulfur oxides
- Volcanoes, forest fires, decay of organic matter
