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What is the normal ph of rain?

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Since rain is water getting evaporated and condensed, it's equivalent to being distilled. Distilled water is pure water, so I'd guess the normal pH of rain is 7 - which is neutral (neither acidic nor alkaline)

However, when Sulfur Oxides and Nitrogen Oxides mix into the clouds, acid rain could be produced. This isn't "normal rain", though
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