which of the following chemicals is responsible for acid rain? select one or more: a. so₂ b. co₂ c. noₓ d. o₃
which of the following chemicals is responsible for acid rain? select one or more: a. so₂ b. co₂ c. noₓ d. o₃
Answer
Brief Explanations:
Sulfur - dioxide ($SO_2$) and nitrogen oxides ($NO_x$) react with water, oxygen and other substances in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids which cause acid - rain. Carbon - dioxide ($CO_2$) contributes to global warming and ozone ($O_3$) is involved in the ozone - layer and smog formation, not directly in acid - rain.
Answer:
A. $SO_2$, C. $NO_x$