(a) Write all the reactions and equations for an open carbonate system. (b) Derive the equations for log[H,CO3*], log[HCO3], and log[CO;2-]. Show detailed steps. (c) Assume that we, humankind fails to control the carbon emission and climate change. Determine the rainwater pH for pco2 = 200,000 ppm by drawing a logC-pH diagram for the open carbonate system. Don't forget the lines for [H†] and [OH-]. Use the grid paper.

(a) Write all the reactions and equations for an open carbonate system. (b) Derive the equations for log[H,CO3*], log[HCO3], and log[CO;2-]. Show detailed steps. (c) Assume that we, humankind fails to control the carbon emission and climate change. Determine the rainwater pH for pco2 = 200,000 ppm by drawing a logC-pH diagram for the open carbonate system. Don't forget the lines for [H†] and [OH-]. Use the grid paper.

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Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

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