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Question
Explain the effects of acid rain.
Solution
Harmful effects of acid rain:
- Acid rain causes damage to buildings made us of marbles. This attack on marble is termed as stone leprosy.
\[\ce{CaCO3 + H2SO2 CaSO4 + H2O + CO2↑}\] - Acid rain affects plant and animal life in the aquatic ecosystem.
- It is harmful For agriculture, as it dissolves in the earth and removes the nutrients needed for the growth of plants.
- It corrodes water pipes resulting in the leaching of heavy metals such as iron, lead and copper into drinking water which has toxic effects.
- It causes respiratory ailments in humans and animals.
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