Question 1

Calculate the percentage decease in NO_x emissions after clean coal technology was installed at the Milliken power station.

Accepted Answer

This is not over 100% and can be found by taking the difference in levels divided by the original level.

Question 2

Carbon dioxide is the acid anhydride of which compound?

Accepted Answer

One is carbonic acid,written stragely.

Question 3

Lakes surrounded by ______ have very little acid-neutralizing capacity.
I.marble
II.granite
III.limestone

Accepted Answer

Marble and limestone are calcium carbonate minerals.

Question 4

What is the current expert consensus concerning the role of acid rain on the health of forests?

Accepted Answer

There are many factors at play and acid rain is a large factor.

Question 5

The primary product of the combustion of sulfur is:

Accepted Answer

Remember the definition of a combustion reaction.

Question 6

Sulfur dioxide,the primary product of sulfur combustion,further reacts with oxygen as shown. 2 SO₂ + O₂ → 2 SO₃ What is the final step in the formation of the acidic aerosol?

Accepted Answer

Remember that this occurs with rain.

Question 7

Why did the industrial-scale production of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen present a difficult challenge?

Accepted Answer

Remember that most of the atmosphere is inert gas.

Question 8

One of the functions of an automobile catalytic converter contributes to the battle against acid rain.Which reaction represents this function as carried out by a catalytic converter?

Accepted Answer

Remember that the catalytic converter helps modify tailpipe gases.

Question 9

Bases produce which ions in aqueous solution?

Accepted Answer

This is the most simple definition of a base.

Question 10

For what purpose was the Haber-Bosch process developed?

Accepted Answer

This was a major development with respect to fertilizing crops.

Question 11

Which nitrogen-containing substance is generally unreactive?

Accepted Answer

This is a "inert" gas

Question 12

Why have efforts to reduce sulfur oxide emissions met with greater success than those directed at nitrogen oxide emissions reductions?

Accepted Answer

Think about which,N or S,is a major component of air.

Question 13

Which solution is acidic?

Accepted Answer

If M_OH< 1 x 10^-7 this is acidic

Question 14

Most of the sulfur in coal originates from

Accepted Answer

Think about ancient seas.

Question 15

Cars and trucks produce most of the NO_x emissions and they also suffer the deleterious effects of acid rain.Which negative effects of acid rain affect cars and trucks? I.decreased gas mileage II.damage to the paint and finish III.increased susceptibility to rust IV.reduced radio reception

Accepted Answer

Think about the corrosive effects of acid.

Question 16

The acid neutralizing capacity of a lake or stream most often derives from the presence of _______ in the surrounding soil or rock.

Accepted Answer

One is these is common in soil as well as a weak base.

Question 17

Soil nitrification refers to which process?

Accepted Answer

This occurs via bacteria and is very important to plant health.

Question 18

Which statement(s)concerning SO_x and NO_x emissions are true? I.Automobiles produce NO_x but very little SO_x. II.Power plants produce only SO_x. III.Diesel powered vehicles produce only SO_x. IV.The high concentration of nitrogen compounds in gasoline accounts for the formation of NO_x by automobiles and trucks.

Accepted Answer

Remember that nitrogen oxides occur any time there are high temperatures and air.

Question 19

Which reaction represents an acid base neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Remember that acid and base make water and salt in a neutralization.

Question 20

The acidity of rain was first studied in

Accepted Answer

Think about when the Industrial Revolution occured.

Quiz 6: Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain

Calculate the percentage decease in NOx emissions after clean coal technology was installed at the Milliken power station.