Question: Problem 2 : Acid Rain Impact from Industrial Emissions In an industrial area, a factory releases sulfur dioxide ( SO 2 ) and nitrogen dioxide

Problem 2: Acid Rain Impact from Industrial Emissions In an industrial area, a factory releases sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) into the atmosphere. The release amounts are given in kilograms per hour: CompoundRelease Amount (kg/h)Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)100Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)80 The local precipitation pattern indicates an average rainfall of 5 mm per hour. Assume that the emitted gases dissolve in rainwater, forming sulfuric acid (H2SO4) from SO2 and nitric acid (HNO3) from NOx. Determine the amount of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) formed per hour, considering the chemical reactions: Calculate the pH of the resulting rainwater after the formation of sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Assume that both H2SO4 and HNO3 are fully dissociated in the rainwater. Explain the the potential impact of acid rain on local ecosystems, infrastructure, and water bodies.

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