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Name the pollutants in acid rain.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Acid Rain**: Acid rain refers to any form of precipitation (rain, snow, fog, hail, or dust) that has a pH lower than normal rainwater, which typically has a pH of about 5. Acid rain usually has a pH ranging from 4.2 to 4.5. 2. **Identifying Pollutants**: The primary pollutants responsible for acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ). These pollutants are crucial in the formation of acid rain. 3. **Sources of Pollutants**: - **Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)**: This gas is primarily released from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, in power plants and industrial facilities. ...
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