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Acid rain is rain that has a lower pH level due to water molecules reacting with sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Because of this, rainwater is much less corrosive than acid rain, with wear only being seen after very long periods of time.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoNormal rain is slightly acidic because carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolves into it forming weak carbonic acid, giving the resulting mixture a pH of approximately 5.6 at typical atmospheric concentrations of CO2. As of 2000, the most acidic rain falling in the U.S. has a pH of about 4.3.
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∙ 11y agowhen the harmful fumes from the cars and factories mix with the air ..the rain that falls becomes acidic due to the mixture of carbon dioxide and water..
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∙ 12y agoAcidic rain causes chemical weathering to occur. Dissolution in particular.
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Is rainwater natrually acidic?
Yes, rainwater is naturally slightly acidic due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide mixes with rainwater to form carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the rainwater. However, human activities, such as emissions from burning fossil fuels, can increase the acidity of rainwater to harmful levels, leading to acid rain.
Why the normal pH of rainwater is acidic?
Rainwater is normally acidic because the carbon dioxide in the air which mixes with rainwater to form weak acid. That's why its acidic ^_^ Rainwater is also because of the pollutions in the air and it mixes with the water so its not good. meee!
What is the name of the acid found within rainwater?
It's because there is already natural CO2 in the rain water (from the atmosphere), and CO2 is an acidic gas. In today's world, there is no such thing as unpolluted water. We have successfully polluted the atmosphere and our earth. Our water is full of hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, and a plethora of other toxins/pollutants.
What kind of carbon dissolves in rainwater?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most common form of carbon that dissolves in rainwater. When CO2 from the atmosphere combines with rainwater, it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), which is responsible for the mildly acidic nature of rain. This dissolved carbon in rainwater can then be utilized by plants for photosynthesis or can react with minerals in soil and water bodies.
What is the pH of unpolluted rainwater?
The pH of rainwater is normally from 6 - 6.5. Acid rain is rain with a pH of 5 and below.
Why is rain water naturally acidic?
Rainwater is slightly acidic because the CO2 in the atmosphere is soluble in water (the water in the air). When in solution CO2 forms a weak acid (Carbonic acid) which makes pure rainwater a weak acid.
Is rainwater natrually acidic?
Yes, rainwater is naturally slightly acidic due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide mixes with rainwater to form carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the rainwater. However, human activities, such as emissions from burning fossil fuels, can increase the acidity of rainwater to harmful levels, leading to acid rain.
Which substance in acid rain makes it more acidic than natural rainwater?
Sulfuric acid
Why do rocks get worn down by the rain?
Rocks can be gradually dissolved by naturally acidic rainwater.
Is acid rain man made?
Acid rain is man made and there is more types of acid. Normal rainwater is actually slighty acidic with a pH of just over 6. This is due to the rain dissolving Carbon Dioxide as it falls through the sky. When a volcano errupts it releases gases such as Sulpher Dioxide into the air which makes the rainwater more acidic with a pH of about 4. Air pollution caused by man also contibutes to the acid rain.
What is the difference between normal rain and acid rain since normal rain is acidic anyway?
Normal rain is slightly acidic but it occurs naturally, as oppose to acid rain caused by air pollution
Is rainwater acid or alkali or neutral?
It all depends on what is in it. You have heard about acid rain but normal rain has a pH of around 5. It would be slightly acidic according to your question.
Is normal rainwater an acid or a base?
Normal rain water is slightly acidic because contain carbon dioxide.
Is rainwater acidic neutral or basic in california?
Rain water is generally acidic
Is acid rain radioactive acidic or gaseous?
Acid rain is acidic.
Is acid the same thing as rainwater?
well you can have acid rain but not all rain is acid rain
What is a cause of acid rain?
Although rain is naturally acidic (pH 5.6), what we consider to be acid rain occurs from polluntants, mainly sulfiric and nitric acid. They are given off by factories and cars.
