The equilibrium between carbon dioxide gas and carbonic acid is very important in biology and environmental science.                      CO2 (aq) + H2O (l) <--> H2CO3 (aq)            What would be the equilibrium constant expression (Kc) for this reaction?

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The equilibrium between carbon dioxide gas and carbonic acid is very important in biology and environmental science.
                      CO2 (aq) + H2O (l) <--> H2CO3 (aq)
            What would be the equilibrium constant expression (Kc) for this reaction?

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