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Today also the rainwater is generally poluted.
Pure water has a pH of 7.0 (neutral); however, natural, unpolluted rainwater actually has a pH of about 5.6. The acidity of rainwater comes from the natural presence of three substances (CO2, NO, and SO2) found in the troposphere (the lowest layer of the atmosphere). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is present in the greatest concentration and therefore contributes the most to the natural acidity of rainwater. Hope this helps! :)
The pH of rainwater is normally from 6 - 6.5. Acid rain is rain with a pH of 5 and below.
As rainwater falls to earth, it absorbs pollution (natural and industrial) in the atmosphere which turns the rainwater slightly acidic. Limestone is affected by the acidity, and weathering and erosion is the result. The more pollution, the stronger the acidity, and the more damage is done to buildings and statues made from limestone.
I had the exact same question for one of my exams... I am fairly sure that the answer is: Granite and Limestone are two rocks that can be chemically weathered by natural rainwater. Hope I helped ! Alexx
Today also the rainwater is generally poluted.
Its natural.
Natural rainwater has a pH of around 5.6. I believe rain is considered to be "acid rain" when it has a pH of 5.0 or below.
Pure water has a pH of 7.0 (neutral); however, natural, unpolluted rainwater actually has a pH of about 5.6. The acidity of rainwater comes from the natural presence of three substances (CO2, NO, and SO2) found in the troposphere (the lowest layer of the atmosphere). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is present in the greatest concentration and therefore contributes the most to the natural acidity of rainwater. Hope this helps! :)
The pH of rainwater is normally from 6 - 6.5. Acid rain is rain with a pH of 5 and below.
There are no natural springs on Tristan. Rainwater only.
sulfur dioxide
Acid rain is slightly more acidic (has a lower pH) than normal rain.As an explanation the pHs of common materials (acids and basess) including Acid rain are:Lye 14.0Ammonia water 11.6Eggs 8.0Blood 7.3Distilled water 7.0Saliva 6.0Normal rain 5.7Acid rain 5.2Tomato Juice 4.2Apple Juice 3.0Coke products 2.5 to 4.2Vinegar 2.4
Food. Manganese nodules. Salt. Source of rainwater.
Sulfuric acid
Natural rainwater (pH 5 - 6) Milk (pH 6 - 6.6)
It's an environmentally friendly way of harvesting. ( Using the natural resources that are provided.)