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Bases
Bitter taste
Slippery or soapy feel
Release Hydroxide (OH-)
ions when dissolved in
water
Some Examples
Acid Rain
What is acid rain?
Gases are produced when fossil fuels are burned.
Most of these gases are blown into the sky. When
certain gases (such as sulfur dioxide) mix with
water vapour, they form an acid.
Industry
Emissions from burning fossil fules lead to acid rain
Water runoff (especially those containing phosphates)
or leaking tailings ponds
Cities/Towns
Emissions from building/vehicles can cause acid rain
Improperly treated sewage or disposed of garbage