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Precipitation: its acidic nature.

J O Frohliger, R Kane

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |August 8, 1975
    PubMed
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    Rain is a weak acid, challenging the idea that its acidity is increasing due to strong acids like sulfuric acid. This finding impacts our understanding of acid rain and environmental chemistry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Atmospheric Science

    Background:

    • The prevailing concept suggests increasing rain acidity, often attributed to strong acids like sulfuric acid.
    • Understanding the true acid nature of precipitation is crucial for environmental monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare free hydrogen ion concentration with total hydrogen ion concentration in rain samples.
    • To evaluate the validity of claims regarding increasing rain acidity and its causes.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of rain samples to determine free hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Analysis of rain samples to determine total hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Comparative analysis of the two concentration measurements.

    Main Results:

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    • Rain samples consistently exhibit characteristics of a weak acid.
    • The observed weak acid nature contradicts the notion of significant increases in acidity due to strong acids.
    • The contribution of strong acids to overall rain acidity may be overestimated.

    Conclusions:

    • Rain's inherent weak acid nature questions the widely accepted theories of increasing acidity.
    • The findings suggest a re-evaluation of the sources and mechanisms driving rain's chemical properties.
    • Further research is needed to accurately assess the impact of atmospheric pollutants on precipitation chemistry.