Rain water becomes acidic, when the pH-value of rain water becomes _

Correct answer: D. Less than 5

  • A. Greater than 6
  • B. Greater than 6.5
  • C. Less than 5.6
  • D. Less than 5

Explanation

Normal clean rain has a pH value between 5.0 - 5.5, which is slightly acidic, however when rain combines with nitrogen oxides or SO2, it becomes more acidic has the pH drops below 5.0. Therefore the answer is D.

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