acidic water

Sour, reactive water

Acidic water has a pH below 7, meaning it contains more hydrogen ions than neutral water.

It occurs naturally in some springs and rainwater, or results from pollution like acid rain.

Acidic water can corrode pipes and harm aquatic life.

In contrast to alkaline water, which some drink for purported health benefits, acidic water is generally considered undesirable for consumption.

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sour · sour taste · corrosive · chemical burn · rain · pollution · mineral · sulfuric · citrus · tart · battery · dissolve · erosion · runoff · alkaline · neutralize · litmus · caustic

Opposites
pH level

acidic wateralkaline water

Water above pH seven

soda water · mineral water · hard water · distilled water · softened water

chemical reactivity/corrosiveness

acidic waterammonia water

Dissolved gas in H2O

lime water · alkaline water · alkaline solution · basic solution · pure water

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