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Natural water in the atmosphere is:
AStrongly alkaline
BSlightly acidic
CPerfectly neutral
DHighly saline
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Slightly acidic
Dissolved gases make atmospheric water slightly acidic, and pollutants make rain far more acidic.
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