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As a gas it is neither, but can be considered as a weakly acid forming oxide.
When dissolved in water it forms a weak acid called carbonic acid:
Carbonic Acid = H2CO3
Carbon Dioxide = CO2
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Is the CO2 in blood considered acidic or basic?
The CO2 in blood is considered acidic.
Is MgO and CO2 a basic or acidic anhydride?
MgO is a basic anhydride because it reacts with water to form a base, magnesium hydroxide. CO2 is an acidic anhydride because it forms an acid, carbonic acid, when dissolved in water.
If a patient has COPD would their blood pH be acidic or basic?
acidic due to build up of co2
Is mgc03 weakly acidic or basic?
MgCO3 (Magnesium Carbonate) is a metal carbonate and reacts with an acid to produce salt + water + CO2. Thus, it is weakly basic.
Is NO2 more acidic than CO2?
Yes, NO2 is more acidic than CO2.
Difference between acidic oxide and basic oxide?
An acidic oxide reacts with water to form an acid solution, while a basic oxide reacts with water to form a basic solution. Acidic oxides are typically nonmetal oxides, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), while basic oxides are typically metal oxides, such as sodium oxide (Na2O).
Is onion acidic or basic?
acidic.
Is sour patch kids acidic or basic?
basic or acidic
What happens to water vapor concentration when carbon dioxide increases?
Co2 is a acidic gas. water turn acidic when CO2 dissolved.
Is cl2o7 acidic or basic oxide?
It is acidic. It will lead to the formation of chlorous acid in water.
Is tamarind acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is Buttermilk acidic or basic?
Acidic
