Worse Than We Thought: “Forever Chemicals” Are Far More Acidic Than Previously Believed

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Abstract Chemistry MoleculeNew and more precise acidity measurements may help make PFAS easier to track. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are nicknamed “forever chemicals” in part because their acidity helps them linger in the environment. Many of these toxic chemicals are strongly acidic, so they readily shed protons and take on a negative charge, which lets them [...]
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