What factors influence the solubility of heavy metals in nature? <br /><br />The main factors that affect the solubility of heavy metals in nature are: pH, the presence of ligands in solution, redox potential. <br />For example, at an acidic pH, metals dissolve in the soil and are more likely to enter the aquatic environment. <br />What is more interesting: the main reasons for the release of heavy metals into the environment are wastewater from various industrial facilities, some pesticides and fertilizers, acid rain (i.e. acidification). <br />Acid rain is associated with the fact that by reducing the pH of the soil, metals dissolve, falling into the aquatic environment. <br /><br />#heavymetals #chemistry #Solubility #science #Solubilitychemistry #Solubilityheavymetals #chemistrybasics #collegechemistry #generalchemistry #highschoolchemistry #introtochemistry #introductiontochemistry
