Nitrogen, a common pollutant from the combustion of auto fuels, produces several oxides. Assume that nitric oxide is the most common oxide formed. Prepare a written response to the following questions:
- How does nitric oxide (NO) contribute to the creation of acid precipitation if it undergoes similar transformation steps as sulphur dioxide?
- Choose one of the above reactions, and demonstrate that a redox reaction is also occurring in the process of creating acid rain. Do this by writing the balanced half-reactions.
- An action plan is a strategy that compiles a series of well thought out steps that can be taken to accomplish a goal. Action plans are used at all levels of government; they are used by community organizations and they are also used on an individual level. Nitrogen oxides are factors in both acid rain and smog formation. A reduction in nitrogen oxides is needed. Research and formulate a personal action plan that you could follow to help cut down on emissions of this dangerous gas.