Ocean Acidification: A Chemical Reaction
Ocean Acidification: A Chemical Reaction
Ocean Acidification: A Chemical Reaction 1. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves into seawater. CO₂ (gas)→CO₂ ( aq ) 2. It reacts with water to form carbonic acid. CO₂ ( aq ) + H₂O → H₂CO₃ 3. Carbonic acid breaks apart (dissociates) into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate. H₂CO₃ → H⁺ + HCO₃⁻ 4. More H⁺ ions = more acidic ocean (lower pH). ↑ H⁺ → ↓ pH
Original Slide Deck: Ocean Chemistry Science Story
Topics: Ocean Temperature. Acidification.
Suitable Ages: 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Keywords: Citizen Science.
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