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What causes ocean acidification?(1 point)
Acidic oxygen dissolves in water, lowering the water’s pH.
Acidic oxygen dissolves in water, raising the water’s pH.
Acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water’s pH.
Acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, raising the water’s pH.
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Acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water’s pH.
When CO2 dissolves it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), which releases H+ ions and decreases pH.
When CO2 dissolves it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), which releases H+ ions and decreases pH.
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