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Dry deposition formation?
NOx and SO2 released, react with ammonia, form nitric salts and sulfates.
Wet deposition (acid rain) formation?
NOx and SO2 react with water, create nitric and sulfuric acid.
What are the steps in wet deposition?
- NOx and SO2 released. 2. React with water. 3. Form nitric and sulfuric acid. 4. Acid precipitation falls.
Describe the process of dry deposition.
- NOx and SO2 released. 2. React with ammonia. 3. Form nitric salts and sulfates. 4. Fall as gas/particulate.
What is the process of acidification of lakes?
- Acid rain falls. 2. pH of water decreases. 3. Aluminum released from soils. 4. Harm to aquatic life.
Acid Deposition?
Acids falling from the atmosphere to Earth's surface.
Acid Precipitation?
Acidic rain, snow, or fog.
Nitric Acid (HNO3)?
A strong acid formed from nitrogen oxides.
Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)?
A strong acid formed from sulfur dioxide.
Nitric Salts?
Compounds formed when nitrogen oxides react.
Sulfates?
Compounds formed when sulfur dioxide reacts.
Acidification?
The process of becoming more acidic.