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The acids present in acid rain dissolves _____________metals such as Al, Mn, Pb, Zn etc.


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Acid rain:

  • Acid rain has an adverse effect on aquatic life, particularly in lakes.
  • The acids dissolve the heavy metals such as Al, Mn, Pb, Zn, Hg, etc. that are present on the lake bed.
  • These metal salts are extremely harmful to fish and the other animals living under the water.

Concluding statement: The acids present in acid rain dissolves heavy metals such as Al, Mn, Pb, Zn, etc.


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