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Burning fuel releases gases and particles. When fossil fuels are burnt (coal), Carbon Dioxide & water vapour is released into the atmosphere. Sulphur impurities are also released. This dissolves into water vapour and hence makes the rain more acidic. Rain, however, is naturally acidic as carbon dioxide dissolves into it.
When coal containing sulfur is burned, sulfur dioxide (SO2) is released into the atmosphere. This SO2 can react with water vapor and other chemicals in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4), a major component of acid rain. When acid rain falls, it can harm the environment by contaminating water sources, damaging vegetation, and corroding buildings and infrastructure.
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Is sulphuric acid a molecular or ionic compound?
Sulphuric acid is a molecular compound because it is composed of molecules containing covalent bonds between the atoms (sulphur, hydrogen, and oxygen) in the compound.
When a hydrocarbon fuel containing sulphur impurities is burned the sulphur reacts with what to produce sulphur dioxide?
The sulphur in the fuel reacts with oxygen in the air during combustion to produce sulphur dioxide. This reaction is responsible for the creation of air pollution and acid rain.
Is sulphur dioxide an acid base or neutral?
Sulphur dioxide is an acidic compound. When dissolved in water, sulphur dioxide produces sulphurous acid, which gives it acidic properties.
Does hydrochloric acid contain sulphur?
No, hydrochloric acid (HCl) does not contain sulfur. It is a compound made up of hydrogen and chlorine atoms.
What does a sulphur dioxide compound look like?
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless gas at room temperature with a pungent odor. It is commonly found in the atmosphere due to combustion processes involving sulfur-containing fuels like coal and oil. SO2 can also dissolve in water to form sulfurous acid.
Is sulphuric acid a molecular or ionic compound?
Sulphuric acid is a molecular compound because it is composed of molecules containing covalent bonds between the atoms (sulphur, hydrogen, and oxygen) in the compound.
When a hydrocarbon fuel containing sulphur impurities is burned the sulphur reacts with what to produce sulphur dioxide?
The sulphur in the fuel reacts with oxygen in the air during combustion to produce sulphur dioxide. This reaction is responsible for the creation of air pollution and acid rain.
What compound goes into magnesium and sulphur?
Acid
Why is acid a compound?
Anything that is not an element is a compound. Suphuric acid consists of sulphur, hydrogen, and oxygen and is therefore a compound.
Salt of organic sulphur-containing acid?
For example a sulfenate.
A compound used to preserve fruit and produce an inexpensive acid?
Sulphur
Is sulphur dioxide the gas responsible for acid rain?
Yes and no, there is more to it
Is sulphur dioxide an acid base or neutral?
Sulphur dioxide is an acidic compound. When dissolved in water, sulphur dioxide produces sulphurous acid, which gives it acidic properties.
Does hydrochloric acid contain sulphur?
No, hydrochloric acid (HCl) does not contain sulfur. It is a compound made up of hydrogen and chlorine atoms.
What substances responsible for acid precipitation are released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels?
Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur.
Why are scrubbers used to reduce sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere?
Sulphur scrubbers on coal fired power plants use a multistage system:The stack gasses containing sulphur dioxide gas are passed over a catalytic bed with the addition of extra oxygen to convert the sulphur dioxide gas to sulphur trioxide gas.The stack gasses now containing sulphur trioxide gas are passed through a chamber containing water spray and the sulphur trioxide gas dissolves in the water producing highly concentrated sulphuric acid, which precipitates out of the stack gasses as a liquid.The concentrated sulphuric acid is concentrated more producing "Oleum" a very oily industrial grade of sulphuric acid. "Oleum" can often be sold to chemical companies with no further processing.If the market for "Oleum" does not offer enough demand, then it can be processed through additional steps to extract the dry sulphur as yellow crystals called "flowers of sulphur".
What does a sulphur dioxide compound look like?
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless gas at room temperature with a pungent odor. It is commonly found in the atmosphere due to combustion processes involving sulfur-containing fuels like coal and oil. SO2 can also dissolve in water to form sulfurous acid.
