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Sulfur dioxides it’s more an environmental or health hazard? Can u explain please?

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Answer:

When sulfur dioxide combines with water and air, it forms sulfuric acid, which is the main component of acid rain. Acid rain can:

cause deforestation

acidify waterways to the detriment of aquatic life

corrode building materials and paints.

Step-by-step explanation:

Environmental effects such as air pollution, when sulfur combines with water and air it forms into sulfuric acid and it results to acid rain. Acid rain can cause deforestation.

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