The clouds in the atmosphere of Venus are made up of thick, white, and yellowish layers of which acid?
Correct Answer: Sulphuric acid
Subject: chemistry
- Nitric acid
- Hydrochloric acid
- Sulphuric acid
- Carbonic acid
Explanation: • <b>Key Fact</b>
The atmosphere of Venus is comprised of highly corrosive, thick white and yellowish clouds of Sulphuric Acid (H₂SO₄).
• <b>Supporting Detail</b>
This makes the environment on Venus extremely hostile and acidic.
• <b>Related Concept</b>
Sulphuric acid on Earth is a strong mineral acid used in fertilizers and car batteries.
• <b>Why wrong options are wrong</b>
Nitric acid is used in explosives; HCl in digestion; they don't form Venus's clouds.
• <b>Exam Trick</b>
Venus is 'Sulphur-hot'.
• <b>Additional Info</b>
Sulphuric acid is known as the "King of Chemicals."