Which family (group) of elements rarely forms chemical bonds with other elements?
a. nonmetals
b. noble gases
c. halogens
d. metals

b is the correct

acid rain does not usually kill trees directly. instead, it is more likely to weaken the trees by damaging their leaves, limiting the nutrients available to them, or poisoning them with toxic substances slowly released from the soil. the main atmospheric pollutants that affect trees are nitrates and sulphates.