As the pH of ocean water decreases, it becomes more _____. Question 2 options: acidic basic

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Joakim Erdfelt asked Aug 28, 2023

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As the pH of ocean water decreases, it becomes more _____.

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acidic

basic

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Joakim Erdfelt asked Aug 28, 2023

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Acidic

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The average pH of the ocean is now around 8.1, which is basic (or alkaline), but as the ocean absorbs more CO2, the pH drops and the ocean becomes more acidic.

Mischa Kroon answered Sep 3, 2023

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