Multiple Choice
Which formula correctly represents chlorous acid?
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17. Acid and Base Equilibrium
Oxyacids
Multiple Choice
Acid rain is primarily associated with the formation of which oxyacids in the atmosphere?
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Understand that acid rain is caused by acidic compounds formed in the atmosphere when certain gases react with water vapor.
Identify the primary gases responsible: sulfur dioxide (SO\_2) and nitrogen oxides (NO\_x), which come from burning fossil fuels and other industrial processes.
Recognize that these gases react with water in the atmosphere to form oxyacids. Specifically, sulfur dioxide reacts with water to form sulfurous acid (H\_2SO\_3) and further oxidizes to sulfuric acid (H\_2SO\_4).
Nitrogen oxides react with water to form nitric acid (HNO\_3), which is a strong acid contributing to acid rain.
Conclude that the primary oxyacids associated with acid rain are sulfuric acid (H\_2SO\_4) and nitric acid (HNO\_3).
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