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EEJ MAIN Chemistry QUESTION #5521
Question 1
The approximate pH of natural rainwater (unaffected by pollution) is:
  • 5.6✔️
  • 7.5
  • 7
  • 6.5
Correct Answer Explanation
Normal rainwater is slightly acidic due to dissolved $CO_2$ forming carbonic acid: $CO_2 + H_2O \rightarrow H_2CO_3$. This gives rain a pH of approximately 5.6. Acid rain (caused by $SO_x$ and $NO_x$) has a much lower pH, but natural rain pH is ~5.6.