Acidity In Water Is Caused Due To

By Aina Parasher|Updated : July 21st, 2022

Acidity in water is caused due to

  1. Carbon Dioxide
  2. Oxygen
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Chlorine

Answer: A. Carbon dioxide

Acidity in water is caused due to carbon dioxide.

Solution

Acidity in water is caused due to carbon dioxide gas. It dissolves in water forming carbonic acid, thereby, increasing the acidity of water. 

Acidity caused by carbon dioxide is treated by a base like baking soda. Acidic water can erode tooth enamel and metal plumbing of the house pipelines.

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