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How oxides of nitrogen cause acid rain​

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Nitrogen oxides react with water vapour in the atmosphere to form nitric acid (a type of acid rain) that can erode limestone statues, harm marine life and cause respiratory problems
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Acid deposition is caused when sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are emitted into our atmosphere. These chemicals SO2 and NOx, react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form both sulphuric and nitric acids.

How oxides of nitrogen cause acid rain​-example-1
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