Why is rain water slightly acidic

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Kailey Kane

25 August, 02:06

Why is rain water slightly acidic

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Miranda Hodge · Answer 1

Natural Rain:

"Normal" rainfall is slightly acidic because of the presence of dissolved carbonic acid ... The gases of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides are chemically converted into sulfuric and nitric acids. The non-metal oxide gases react with water to produce acids (ammonia produces a base). Natural Rain:

"Normal" rainfall is slightly acidic because of the presence of dissolved carbonic acid ... The gases of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides are chemically converted into sulfuric and nitric acids. The non-metal oxide gases react with water to produce acids (ammonia produces a base).