Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 7. MCE Science. Workbook - Unit 8: Acids and Alkalis - Question 47

Ahmed lives in a town that has a power station nearby. The power station burns coal to produce electricity, and emits pollutants into the air. Ahmed noticed that some old stone statues and metal structures in the town showed signs of damage.

Describe the chemical reaction(s) that damaged the stone statues and metal structures.