Question

What effect will increased carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere likely have on ocean acidity?

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide is a so-called acidic oxide.....

Explanation:

`underbrace(CO_2(g) + H_2O(l))_"carbonic acid" rightleftharpoonsHCO_3^(-) + H_3O^+`

i.e. `H_2O*CO_2-=underbrace(H_2CO_3)_"carbonic acid"`

The acidification of the oceans is a likely consequence of continued emission of greenhouse gases.