Chapter 20, Problem 38PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The correlation between ocean $\text{pH}$ and atmospheric ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be identified from the given statements.

Concept introduction:

Ocean acidification: The increase in concentration of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere leads to ocean acidification. The amount is increasing day by day and this increase will lead to higher concentrations of dissolved ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ and as a result the amount of carbonic acid also will be higher.

The concentration of hydronium ion is a key factor for many biochemical reactions. So variation may affect the organisms in the oceans.