Chemistry GCSE
Acid rain formation
What Acid rain formation means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acid rain formation
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Sulfur dioxide dissolves in atmospheric water to form acid rain, which corrodes limestone buildings and acidifies lakes, damaging aquatic life.
Topics that use Acid rain formation
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