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A sample of rain has pH 4.2. Take and at the temperature of measurement. Which statements are correct?

  1. AThe sample qualifies as acid rain.
  2. BIts is about 25 times that of rain with pH 5.6.
  3. CIts is about 1.4 times that of rain with pH 5.6.
  4. DIts is .

Answer: A, B, D

pH 4.2 is below 5.6 so it is acid rain. The ratio of is , not 1.4. pOH = 14 - 4.2 = 9.8, so M.
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