Question

1. What are the two main gases responsible for lowering down the pH.

2. Can we control an acid rain? Why or Why not?
3. When pH changes from 6 to 3, how many times does acidity increase?

Answer 1

1. The three main acidic gases responsible for lowering the pH of rainwater are non-metal oxides produced by the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Sulfur dioxide is produced when fossil fuels containing sulfur impurities are burned.

2. A great way to reduce acid rain is to produce energy without using fossil fuels. Instead, people can use renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Renewable energy sources help reduce acid rain because they produce much less pollution.

3. The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning that an increase or decrease of an integer value changes the concentration by a tenfold. For example, a pH of 3 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 4.