Question

H2O + CO2 = H2CO3 When you breathe more rapidly, the concentration of CO2 in your blood decreases. How would this affect the concentration of H2CO3?

A. It would increase it.
B. More information is needed to assess how it would be affected.
C. it would remain stable.
D. it would decrease it.​

Answer 1

As it combines with water, it forms carbonic acid, making the blood acidic. So CO2 in the bloodstream lowers the blood pH. When CO2 levels become excessive, a condition known as acidosis occurs.

Answer 2

H2O + CO2 = H2CO3 When you breathe more rapidly, the concentration of CO2 in your blood decreases. How would this affect the concentration of H2CO3?

IT WOULD INCREASE IT!