Acid Rain Questions

1.) List a few of the gases which lead to acid rain.
- Sulfur dioxide
-Nitrogen oxides

2.) What is the source of much of the acid rain producing gases in Pennsylvania?
-30 percent of nitrogen oxides come from power production, another 30 percent come from automobiles. The agricultural sector contributes 25-30 percent.  It is very hard to control and regulate nitrogen oxides.

3.) Briefly explain how acid rain forms.
-Acid rain forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere combine with water to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. These acids mixed with rainwater is what we call acid rain.