Chemistry A-Level
acid rain
What acid rain means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of acid rain
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Sulfur dioxide dissolves in atmospheric water to form sulfurous acid, and further oxidation in the air gives sulfuric acid.
Topics that use acid rain
- Combustion of alkanes (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acidic and basic oxides
- alkane fuels and uses
- bond enthalpy balance
- carbon dioxide trade-off
- carbon monoxide and soot
- damage to buildings and lakes
- errors in enthalpy of combustion
- exothermic combustion
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