Acid Deposition

What are the primary sources of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)? (You can choose 3 answers)

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Besides SOx and NOx, CO2 aslo contributes to acid deposition, makes the acidity of the rainwater below pH 5.65

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• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

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• S(s) + O2 (g) -> SO2 (g)

• SO2 (g) + H2O(l) -> H2SO3 (aq)

• SO2 (g) + 1/2 O2 (g) -> SO3 (g)

• 2NO2 (g) + H2O(l) -> HNO3 (aq) + HNO2 (aq)

• 2NO(g) + O2 (g) -> 2NO2 (g)

How do SO2 and NOx react with water and other atmospheric components to form acids? 

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Are the sources of acid deposition natural or anthropogenic? 

SOx and NOx emissions primarily come from natural sources such as volcanoes and wildfires.

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• True

Acid rain can have harmful effects on aquatic ecosystems, leading to a decrease in biodiversity.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

How does acid deposition affect aquatic life, forests, and soils? 

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

How does acid rain corrode buildings, statues, and other structures? 

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

How can we reduce the sulfur content of fuels? 

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3