Why Is Carbon Dioxide Able to Be Stored More Effectively

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is carbon dioxide able to be stored more effectively in ocean water vs. fresh water?

• A)The pH of the ocean is pretty high and so the carbon dioxide is trapped in a neutralization reaction.
• B)The oceans are large and so you can dissolve more CO₂ in them.
• C)Gases are more soluble in cold water than warm water and the oceans are colder than fresh water lakes so you can dissolve more CO₂ in them.
• D)The pH of the ocean is very low and so the carbon dioxide is trapped as an acid because like dissolves like.
• E)none of the above

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