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hard • Past Paper
What is the effect of excess Carbon dioxide in ocean water?
Atmospheric CO₂
CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃ (Carbonic Acid)
H₂CO₃ → H⁺ + HCO₃⁻
Increased [H⁺] ions = Lower pH
OCEAN ACIDIFICATION
A
Ocean warming
B
Ocean acidification
C
Increase in coral growth
D
Decrease in water level