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When carbon dioxide is passed through water, some of it dissolves. A small fraction of the dissolved CO2 interacts with the water to become carbonic acid, H2CO3. Like other acids, this weak acid produces hydrogen ions. These ions react with other substances to produce the characteristic chemical behavior of acids.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe carbon dioxide present in soda water reacts with water to form weak carbonic acid, H2CO3 such as:
H2O(l) + CO2(g) -----------> H2CO3(aq)
H2CO3(aq) + H2O(l) -------> H30+(aq) + HCO3-(aq)
The H3O+ ions formed makes the soda water acidic.
Mr. Ferns
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∙ 13y agoWhy Carbon dioxide dissolves in water has got no answer. But it dissolves to form Carbonic Acid which is accepted as its property.
Akashraj Ghosh
Kharagpur ,India
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∙ 14y agoWhen carbon dioxide dissolves in water it forms carbonic acid. H2CO3
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∙ 10y agoCarbonic acid, H2CO3
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The pH for carbon dioxide?
pH applies only to aqueous systems. Dissolved in water, carbon dioxide is very mildly acidic.
Carbon dioxide forms a weak acid called carbonic acid when dissolved in water How can this be a significant factor in the formation of acid rain?
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is dissolved in water, making natural rainwater slightly acidic, so when other gases such as sulphur dioxide are dissolved in rainwater, it becomes more acidic than it would be if it didn't contain carbonic acid.
Why does blood turn acidic if we don't exhale carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide. It's a gas that, if it's dissolved in liquids (such as water and also blood) makes that liquid acidic. The more carbon dioxide is dissolved in the liquid the more acidic it gets. So if you don't exhale carbon dioxide but still inhale it the blood turns acidic. This is what happens when you hyperventilate. More carbon dioxide is absorbed during inhalation than is emitted during exhalation. This is a simplified explanation so please don't quote me in academic circles.
Why does soda have acid?
Soda is carbonated, meaning that it has carbon dioxide dissolved in it. Some of this carbon dioxide (CO2) reacts with water (H2O) to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which makes it acidic
Why is carbonic acid preferred to other acids in fizzy drinks?
- the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is not toxic - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is not so corrosive - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) has a pleasant taste - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is cheaper - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is very simple to prepare and very accessible
What happens if there is an increase in carbon dioxide in the blood?
Water with dissolved carbon dioxide is acidic.
The pH for carbon dioxide?
pH applies only to aqueous systems. Dissolved in water, carbon dioxide is very mildly acidic.
What happens to water vapor concentration when carbon dioxide increases?
Co2 is a acidic gas. water turn acidic when CO2 dissolved.
Why the normal pH of rainwater is acidic?
Rainwater is normally acidic because the carbon dioxide in the air which mixes with rainwater to form weak acid. That's why its acidic ^_^ Rainwater is also because of the pollutions in the air and it mixes with the water so its not good. meee!
Carbon dioxide forms a weak acid called carbonic acid when dissolved in water How can this be a significant factor in the formation of acid rain?
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is dissolved in water, making natural rainwater slightly acidic, so when other gases such as sulphur dioxide are dissolved in rainwater, it becomes more acidic than it would be if it didn't contain carbonic acid.
Why does blood turn acidic if we don't exhale carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide. It's a gas that, if it's dissolved in liquids (such as water and also blood) makes that liquid acidic. The more carbon dioxide is dissolved in the liquid the more acidic it gets. So if you don't exhale carbon dioxide but still inhale it the blood turns acidic. This is what happens when you hyperventilate. More carbon dioxide is absorbed during inhalation than is emitted during exhalation. This is a simplified explanation so please don't quote me in academic circles.
Distilled water has a hydronium ion concentration of 1What is the pH of distilled water?
pure water is slightly acidic because of dissolved carbon dioxide
Why does soda have acid?
Soda is carbonated, meaning that it has carbon dioxide dissolved in it. Some of this carbon dioxide (CO2) reacts with water (H2O) to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which makes it acidic
Why is carbonic acid preferred to other acids in fizzy drinks?
- the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is not toxic - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is not so corrosive - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) has a pleasant taste - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is cheaper - the carbonic acid (dissolved carbon dioxide in water) is very simple to prepare and very accessible
Does baking soda release hydrogen when dissolved in water?
No. It simply dissolves. If added to an acidic solution such as vinegar it will release carbon dioxide.
Is plain soda water acidic?
Yes. The dissolved carbon dioxide (carbonation) makes soda water a very weak solution of carbonic acid.
Atmosohere and water which has a higher concentration of carbon dioxide?
Atmosphere has the higher concentration of carbon dioxide. If water had a high concentration of carbon dioxide then water would be acidic because it would result the formation of carbonic acid, but water is neutral. The fact that dissolved carbon dioxide create carbonic acid is used in the manufacture of Coca-Cola. So I think it is the atmosphere.
