"Acid Rain," or more precisely acidic precipitation, is the term used to describe
rainfall that has a pH level of less than 5.6--a pH of 7 being neutral. This form of air
pollution is currently a subject of great controversy because of the damage it does tot he environment and property worldwide. For the last ten years, this occurrence has brought destruction to thousands of lakes and streams in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. It also leads to the deterioration of buildings and statues by reacting with several minerals. …
