Acid Rain Name: Institution: Course Title: Tutor: Date: Acid Rain Introduction Air pollution is the main cause of acid rain (Turck, 1990). Different types of chemicals are normally produced when fuel is burnt and these chemicals are in most cases released to the atmosphere. Apart from the burning of fossil fuel, harmful gases are also released as fumes form a car exhaust. Other sources of polluting gases include factories and power stations. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are the most notable gases that are released when fuel is burned and the reaction of these gases with rain droplets cause acid rain. The acid is normally very strong and is normally very dangerous to the environment (Turck, 1990). Any rainfall whose pH is below 5.6 is normally classified as acidic. This article will explain the chemistry behind acid rain and how acid rain affects everyday life. The Chemistry behind Acid Rain There are some naturally occurring oxides in the atmosphere and therefore