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7.2 Acid Rain
Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal because it contains dissolved acids like sulphuric acid and nitric acid.
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7.2 Acid Rain
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Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal because it contains dissolved acids like sulphuric acid and nitric acid. ---
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Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal because it contains dissolved acids like sulphuric acid and nitric acid. ---
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Quick revision
- Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is
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Exam Focus
Exam Focus
Important points
- Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is
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Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
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Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is
Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal because it conta
- Definition
- Acid Rain: Acid rain is defined as rain having a pH less than 5. In simple words: Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal because it conta
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- Do not write about 7.2 Acid Rain without a clear definition.
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