How does acid rain affect the iron structure

Dear Student

Acid rain increases the rate of corrosion in iron structures. It also decreases the lustre of these structures and leads to their disfiguration.

Acid rain
is a by-product of various human activities that leads to the emission of oxides of sulphur and nitrogen in the atmosphere. These oxides undergo oxidation and then react with water vapour to form acids.

Acid rain causes damage to buildings and structures made of stone and metal. In India, limestone is a major stone used in the construction of various monuments and statues, including the Taj Mahal. Limestone is greatly affected by acid rain.

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Dear Student,

Acid rain damages buildings and structures because it dissolves the stone or corrodes the metal that is exposed to the weather. Before people became aware of the problems that acid rain caused, they often used metals, limestone and marble as building materials exposed to rain and fog.

Regards,
Priya Agrawal.
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