What factors influence the solubility of heavy metals in nature?

What factors influence the solubility of heavy metals in nature?

The main factors that affect the solubility of heavy metals in nature are: pH, the presence of ligands in solution, redox potential.
For example, at an acidic pH, metals dissolve in the soil and are more likely to enter the aquatic environment.
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).
Acid rain is associated with the fact that by reducing the pH of the soil, metals dissolve, falling into the aquatic environment.

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