How does the water chemistry change as carbon dioxide gas is dissolved in the ocean water?

Shweta Thakar asked Jun 16, 2023

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How does the water chemistry change as carbon dioxide gas is dissolved in the ocean
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Dissolved carbon dioxide reacts with water and dissociates into bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and a hydrogen ion (H+)

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