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Acid Rain Virtual Lab Worksheet
Acid Rain Virtual Lab Worksheet
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Date ____________
2. How is it formed?
The chemicals in the air pollution that cause acid rain are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
These reaction times can range from hours to days.
8. Sulfur dioxide is the main air pollutant associated with acid rain.
9. Which state in the U.S. release the most sulfur dioxide annually?
Nevada
Conclusion:
10. Based on your analysis, is there a relationship between a state's sulfur dioxide emissions and the
average pH of its rain water?
Yes it is higher
11. How might you explain the fact that Vermont and New Hampshire, states with very low sulfur dioxide
emission, experience acid levels that are among the most severe in the country?
They are small states and near other states that have very high emissions