Increased Atmospheric CO₂ Concentrations Might Have What Effect on Seawater

question 3

Multiple Choice

Increased atmospheric CO₂ concentrations might have what effect on seawater?

• A) Seawater will become more acidic, and bicarbonate concentrations will decrease.
• B) Seawater will become more alkaline, and carbonate concentrations will decrease.
• C) There will be no change in the pH of seawater, because carbonate will turn to bicarbonate.
• D) Seawater will become more acidic, and carbonate concentrations will decrease.
• E) Seawater will become more acidic, and carbonate concentrations will increase.

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