CO2 makes an acid

CO2 makes an acid

How does CO₂ become an acid?

• CO₂ in the atmosphere dissolves into water

• CO₂ in water reacts with H2O to form H₂CO₃

• H₂CO₃ dissociates, loses a proton (H⁺)

Multiple Choice

Acids are substances that

• donate a proton

• accept a proton

Multiple Choice

If CO₂ continues to increase in the ocean, the pH of the ocean will

• Increase

• Decrease

• Not change

Multiple Select

Which is not an acid?

• Bleach

• Lemon juice

• Tea

Multiple Select

Which is not an acid?

• Bleach

• Lemon juice

• Tea