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What is formed first when carbon dioxide dissolves in water? 1. Hydrogen carbonate 2. Carbonic acid 3.Calcium carbonate 4.Nitric acid 5. sulphuric acid
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What is formed first when carbon dioxide dissolves in water?

1. Hydrogen carbonate
2. Carbonic acid
3.Calcium carbonate
4.Nitric acid
5. sulphuric acid

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Answer: When carbon dioxide reacts with water, carbonic acid is formed, from which hydrogen ions dissociate, increasing the acidity of the system

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