Burning Coal Produces Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere

question 74

Multiple Choice

Burning coal produces sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. When combined with rain that falls into bodies of water, this leads to _______.

• A) an increase in pH level of the water
• B) a greater concentration of OH- ions in the water
• C) a decrease in the pH level of the water
• D) no change in the pH level of the water

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