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what is the primary cause of acid rain? ozone layer depletion methane emissions carbon dioxide emissions sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions
Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide ($\ce{SO2}$) and nitrogen oxides ($\ce{NO_x}$) are released into the atmosphere. These pollutants react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These acids then fall to the ground as acid rain. Ozone layer depletion is related to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone - depleting substances. Methane emissions are a major contributor to global warming. Carbon dioxide emissions also contribute to global warming but are not the primary cause of acid rain.
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