The carbon dioxide occurring naturally in the air dissolves in precipitation, making it slightly acidic with a pH between ____

a. ?3.0 and 3.6
b. ?4.0 and 4.6
c. ?5.0 and 5.6
d. ?6.0 and 6.6
e. ?7.0 and 7.6


ANSWER: c

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