Chapter 16, Problem 16.33P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction that occurs when $\text{CaO}$ is added to the acid should be written.

Concept introduction:

Acid rain is defined as precipitation which has pH value less than $5.6$. Acid rain is a major environmental issue arises because of power production, automotive pollution and manufacturing. Many industrialized regions have rainfall which has pH between $\text{3 and 4}\text{.5}$. Because of the industrialization, the amount of sulfur and nitrogen gas has been dramatically increased over the past century.