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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Acid Rain:** - Acid rain is formed when certain gases in the atmosphere, primarily nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), react with water vapor. - These reactions produce nitric acid (HNO3) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which then fall to the earth as acid rain. 2. **pH Levels:** - Normal rainwater has a pH of around 6, which is slightly acidic. ...
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