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Explain the pH difference between acid rain and pure water.​

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Pure water has a pH of 7, and, generally, rainfall is somewhat on the acidic side (a bit less than 6). But, acid rain can have a pH of about 5.0-5.5, and can even be in the 4 range in the northeastern United States, where there are a lot of industries and cars.

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User Kanitw
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pure water is alkaline = 7 , acid rain is slightly acidic = 4
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