What is the chemical reactivity of carbon dioxide?

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide, CO2, reacts readily with water, H2O as follows: CO2 + H2O ==> H2CO3 (carbonic acid).

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide is relatively inert and non-reactive under normal conditions. However, it can react with water to form carbonic acid, which can further dissociate into bicarbonate and carbonate ions. In industrial processes, carbon dioxide can be used as a precursor in chemical reactions to produce other compounds.