Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Monuments of marble can be destroyed by:
Monuments of marble can be destroyed by:
- A. sulphur dioxide pollution
- B. carbon monoxide pollution
- C. pesticide pollution
- D. dust particles
Step-by-step solution
Marble is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Sulphur dioxide (SO2) contributes to acid rain by forming sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in the atmosphere. The acid reacts with calcium carbonate, dissolving the marble and causing deterioration. Carbon monoxide is not acidic, pesticides are not a major cause of marble damage, and dust particles cause only physical abrasion, not chemical destruction.
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