Acid-Base Reactions in the Environment (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

$\text{CO}_2$, $\text{SO}_2$, $\text{NO}_2$

Decrease in pH from atmospheric $\text{CO}_2$ absorption

0.11 units

30%

Carbonic acid ($\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3$)

Marine organisms forming $\text{CaCO}_3$ shells from dissolved ions

$\text{Ca}^{2+} + \text{CO}_3^{2-} \to \text{CaCO}_3(\text{s})$

Reaction of $\text{H}_3\text{O}^+$ with $\text{CO}_3^{2-}$ ions

Coral, shellfish, crabs

Eggs fail to hatch successfully