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When co2 dissolves in water it chemically combines with water to form?​

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When CO₂ dissolves in water, it reacts with water to form a weak acid called Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃).

Step-by-step explanation:

  • On dissolving carbon dioxide in water, carbonic acid is formed as some part of the dissolved Carbon dioxide reacts with water.
  • Equation: CO₂(aq) + H₂O→ H₂CO₃
  • The formation of Carbonic acid makes the water acidic.
  • Carbonic acid is a weak acid and partially dissociates to carbonate and bicarbonate ions.
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