CO₂ Absorbed by the Oceans Combines with Water to Form

question 52

Multiple Choice

CO₂ absorbed by the oceans combines with water to form H2CO3. Which of the following will result from increasing the concentration of H2CO3 in the oceans?

• A) Ocean pH will be stabilized by the buffering capacity of H2CO3.
• B) Ocean pH will increase.
• C) Ocean pH will decrease.
• D) The concentration of carbonate ions (CO32-) in the ocean will increase.
• E) The concentration of bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) in the ocean will decrease.

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