How H+ Ions Affect CaCO3 in Ocean Acidity | Explaining the Relationship

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H+ ions increase ocean acidity by reacting with carbonate ions (CO3^2-) in calcium carbonate (CaCO3), leading to the dissolution of CaCO3. The presence of H+ ions shifts the equilibrium of carbonic acid dissociation, promoting the formation of bicarbonate (HCO3^-) and reducing available carbonate ions. This process negatively impacts marine organisms that rely on carbonate for shell and skeleton formation. The reaction equations for carbonic acid dissociation include the formation of carbonic acid (H2CO3) from CO2 and water, followed by its dissociation into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. Understanding these reactions is crucial for assessing the impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.

Sep 10, 2012

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what do the H+ ions do to the CO3 in the CaCO3?
this is a report on ocean acidity and i need help to explain what H+ ions do to the CO3 in CaCO3

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Sep 10, 2012

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Write reaction equations for all steps of carbonic acid dissociation.

Sep 10, 2012

chemchem

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