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Atmospheric sulfur dioxide that dissolves in it on its way down.
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Is it true that air pollution from industry often causes rainwater to become acidic?
It is fairly common in some countries that air pollution causes acid rain.
Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Because rainwater is mildly acidic. Acid in the rainwater dissolves the limestone.
Why rainwater is not acidic?
because it does not contain acid
Is rainwater acidic neutral or basic in california?
Rain water is generally acidic
Is rainwater betTer then well water?
That depends where you live. Acidic rainwater is not always better than groundwater.
What kind of weathering is caused by acidic rainwater?
Erosion I think :-)
Does naturally acidic rainwater contain carbonic acid?
Yes it can
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 are the pollutants found in air which make rainwater more acidic?
salt salt makes it more acidic
Is melted snow basic or acidic?
Could be either, although it's essentially rainwater, which is normally acidic.
What causes the drought cycles in Africa?
Quickly evaporating rainwater causes most of the drought cycles
Why does rainwater in polluted areas cause rocks to weather faster than they usually do?
The rainwater is more acidic after passing through polluted air.
