What does carbon dioxide break down into once it is in the ocean?
a. Carbonic acid
b. Bicarbonate
c. Carbonate
d. All of these choices
ANS: D
Carbon dioxide is able to form different compositions when dissolved in water. First, it creates
carbonic acid, a weak acid. The acid then disassociates into bicarbonate and carbonate. Information
can be found in the section The Ocean's Acid-Base Balance Varies with Dissolved Components and
Depth.
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