Rainwater becomes acidic when it mixes with pollutants in the atmosphere such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. On the other hand, ocean water is basic due to the presence of dissolved minerals like calcium carbonate, which acts as a buffer to maintain a stable pH level.
Rainwater contains carbon dioxide, which dissolves in the water to form a weak carbonic acid. When this acidic rainwater comes into contact with limestone, a chemical reaction occurs where the acid dissolves the calcium carbonate in limestone, leading to the erosion and dissolution of the rock over time.
No, sulphur dioxide is not a basic oxide - it is an acidic oxide. It reacts with water to form sulfurous acid, creating an acidic solution.
Oxides can be classified into acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral based on their chemical reactivity with water. Acidic oxides react with water to form acids, basic oxides react to form bases, amphoteric oxides can act as both acids and bases, while neutral oxides do not react with water to form either acids or bases.
Sulfuric acid
No, it is weakly acidic, forming carbonate and bicarbonate salts.
Rain water is generally acidic
Yes, rainwater is slightly acidic due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that forms carbonic acid when it combines with water. The pH of rainwater is typically around 5.6, making it slightly acidic.
That depends where you live. Acidic rainwater is not always better than groundwater.
Water is neutral, with a pH of 7. It is neither acidic nor basic.
Yes, there can be a pH difference between tap water, pond water, and rainwater. Tap water may be slightly basic or acidic depending on the source and treatment processes. Pond water can be more acidic due to factors like decaying organic matter. Rainwater tends to be slightly acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Waste is poured into the ocean water, and it turns into rain, making it polluted rainwater.
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!
Unpolluted rainwater can be slightly acidic due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which reacts with water to form carbonic acid. This natural acidity of rainwater is typically very mild and not harmful to the environment.
Rainwater typically has a slightly acidic pH due to the presence of dissolved carbon dioxide, which forms carbonic acid when combined with water. The pH of rainwater can vary depending on factors such as location and pollution levels in the atmosphere.
Tap water is typically neutral, meaning it is neither basic nor acidic.
Natural rainwater is typically more acidic than neutral water because it absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, forming carbonic acid. This makes rainwater slightly acidic with a pH around 5.6.
reacting with the water to form carbonic acid. :)