Leaching
1. solubilisation of mineral ions in soil, Mg2+, Ca2+, and K+
2. reduced absorption by plants
3. Dysfunctional, e.g. photosynthesis not possible without Mg2+
Toxicity
1. solubilisation of Al(OH)3 (insoluble in water) - plant root damage by Al3+
2. dry deposition block gas exchange pores