Solve for pH of Rain from U.S. SO2 Emissions in Ontario | Chemistry Problem

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To calculate the pH of rain in Ontario from U.S. SO2 emissions, first determine the daily rainfall volume in Ontario by converting annual precipitation data into a daily figure. The U.S. emits 6.4 x 10^10 g of SO2 daily, which can be converted to H2SO4 if all is transformed. Next, write the relevant chemical reaction equations to find the concentration of sulfuric acid produced. Finally, use the concentration to calculate the pH of the resulting rainwater. This process involves both statistical data and chemical calculations to arrive at the final pH value.
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The U.S. emits 6.4 x 10^10 g SO2(g) per day.
If all of it is converted to H2SO4(aq) and rains over Ontario, calculate the pH of the rain.

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How much rain falls on an average day in Ontario? This is statistical information that you should be able to google. No matter what kind of data you will find (most likely inches per year) it has to be converted to volume per day. Then it is a matter of writing reaction equation, calculating concentration of sulfurous acid, calculating pH.
 
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