MadSci Network: Biochemistry |
Randy, You are correct. The carbon dioxide from your breath reacts with water to form carbonic acid, H2CO3. This is an equilibrium process, where carbonic acid decomposes into water and carbon dioxide, in competition with the reverse reaction. The more carbon dioxide that is present in the water, the more carbonic acid will be present. This is the same acid that is present in carbonated beverages.
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