ACID RAIN

Acid rain is rain that basically has a higher than normal acid levels (low pH). The cause of acid
rain is the most dominant SO2, CO2, and NO. rain pH has changed from 6 to 4 occurs because of the
exhaust gases which lead to acid rain with a pH reached 2.4. Gases cause acid rain produced by :
1. nature (the eruption of Mount Merapi and soil biological cycle)
2. human (motor vehicles and industrial smoke).
Gases above will further react with acids to form rain. Acid rain is very damaging because it can kill the
plant shoots. If the shoots are not able to grow there will be no plant life cycle. Land can also be acidic,
easily corroded metals, and also human health will be disturbed.

Acid rain is very remarkable impact to the lives of all living beings on Bumi.Dampak-effects could be
caused by acid rain, among others:
Human health: acid rain containing acid levels high enough to cause serious heat.
Vegetation: SOx are toxic to plants because it leads to reduced growth in konsentraso > 0.1
ppm. There are only a few plants that can tolerate acidic soil.
Building: Acid rain causes erosion of buildings made from limestone and marble. Iron and steel
structures quickly become damaged if exposed to acid rain.
Water in nature: aquatic organisms may be sensitive to the effects of acid rain. Lake acidification
is a problem faced in areas containing granite. Limestone lake naturally has a buffer that can
neutralize the effects of acid rain.
Enlarge the concentration of metals in water: metal compounds are often formed when the
metal contained in the rocks to form a salt and sulfuric acid. These metals may have toxic
properties for humans.
Solution :
The main cause of acid rain is the result of the gas industry and motor vehicles, the engine should be
used more environmentally friendly because it produced less smoke containing sulfur, nitrogen, and
carbon.