Acid Rain

1) SO₂: starting pH of water in collecting bottle: _____

2) SO₂: pH of water in collecting bottle after SO₂ was added (before shaking): _____

3) SO₂: pH of water in collecting bottle after SO₂ was added (after shaking): _____

4) NO₂: starting pH of water in collecting bottle: _____

5) NO₂: pH of water in collecting bottle after NO₂ was added (before shaking): _____

6) NO₂: pH of water in collecting bottle after NO₂ was added (after shaking): _____

7) Balanced equation for SO₂ + water: __________________________________________

8) Balanced equation for NO₂ + water: __________________________________________

9) Why did the pH go down after shaking each mixture?

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10) Why is there more acid rain near industrial areas?

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