Acid gas

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a drink with some bubbles in it, like soda. Those bubbles are made of a gas called carbon dioxide. Now imagine if that gas was really yucky and stinky, like when you smell a bad fart. That's kind of what we call acid gas.

Acid gas is actually made of a few different gases, but one of the main ones is called hydrogen sulfide. It's the same gas that makes rotten eggs smell so bad. Acid gas is usually found in places like oil wells or in the air near factories where things are being made.

The reason we call it acid gas is because when it mixes with the air, it can make it more acidic. That means it can be bad for things like trees and plants, which need a certain level of acidity in the soil to grow properly.

People can also be affected by acid gas if they breathe it in. It can make them feel sick and cause problems with their breathing. That's why it's important to be careful around places where acid gas is present and make sure to take the right precautions to stay safe.