The Equilibrium Between Carbon Dioxide Gas and Carbonic Acid Is

question 83

True/False

The equilibrium between carbon dioxide gas and carbonic acid is very important in biology and environmental science.
CO₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)
H₂CO₃(aq)
Based on the equilibrium constant reported for this reaction (K_c = 1.70 * 10^-3), there will be more carbon dioxide in solution than carbonic acid.

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