alleryWhich toxic element is mobilized from soil minerals by acid rain?
AMagnesium
BPotassium
CPhosphorus
DAluminium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Aluminium
Hydronium ions in acidic precipitation leach and mobilize toxic aluminium ions from soil particles.
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