5 Justify your answer. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air dissolves in distilled water. The CO2 then reacts with water molecules to produce carbonic acid (H2CO3) as shown in the equation below. Would you expect the pH of distilled water to be 7, greater than 7, or less than 7? CO2 (g) + H2O (l) H2CO3 (aq)

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Problem 29RQ: At a pH of 7.40, the carbonic acid ratio is ________. a. 35:1 b. 4:1 c. 20:1 d. 3:1
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Justify your answer.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air dissolves in distilled water. The CO2 then reacts with water molecules to produce carbonic acid
(H2CO3) as shown in the equation below. Would you expect the pH of distilled water to be 7, greater than 7, or less than 7?
CO2 (g) + H2O (l)
H2CO3 (aq)
Transcribed Image Text:5 Justify your answer. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air dissolves in distilled water. The CO2 then reacts with water molecules to produce carbonic acid (H2CO3) as shown in the equation below. Would you expect the pH of distilled water to be 7, greater than 7, or less than 7? CO2 (g) + H2O (l) H2CO3 (aq)
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