Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following chemicals is used to cause artificial rain (cloud seeding)?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Silver Iodide
Key Points
- Artificial rain is created by seeding clouds with Silver Iodide.
- Seeding of Clouds refers to the process of making precipitation fall using substances like dry ice, and silver iodide.
- Cloud seeding chemicals include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice.
- Cloud seeding is an artificial way to create moisture in the clouds so as to cause rainfall.
Important Points
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Silver Iodide
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| Hydrogen Bromide |
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| Silver Oxide |
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| Aluminium Sulphide |
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