Question

Which ions among the following are present in elevated amounts in acid rains?

• A. Calcium ions
• B. Carbonate ions
• C. Hydrogen ions
• D. Hydroxide ions

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hydrogen ions

Acid rain is acidic in nature.

Hydrogen ion is the characteristic ion present in any acids.

Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions.

Hence hydrogen ions are present in elevated amounts in it.

Option C is correct.