Ocean Acidification
AP Environmental Science · Flashcards · Recall
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE · FLASHCARDS
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What chemical reaction occurs when CO₂ is absorbed by seawater?
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What is the role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle?
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What is the chemical formula for a carbonate ion?
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\text{CO}_3^{2-}
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. Carbonate ions are essential for marine organism calcification.
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