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because it does not contain acid
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Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Because rainwater is mildly acidic. Acid in the rainwater dissolves the limestone.
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.
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.
What causes rainwater to be acidic?
Atmospheric sulfur dioxide that dissolves in it on its way down.
Why rainwater is able to attack limestone?
because rain water is acidic in nature
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.
