Using equilibrium with calcite and co2


Assignment:

KH = 3.3 x 10-7

Ka1 = 4.5 x 10-7 (carbonic acid)

Ka2 = 4.7 x 10-11 (bicarbonate)

Ksp = 5 x 10-9 (calcite)

Assuming equilibrium between the atmosphere, seawater, and calcite:

[H+]3 =                     KH2Ka12Ka2PCO22

                                            2Ksp

[HCO3-] =                 2Ksp{H+]2

                               Ka12Ka2KHPCO2

[CO32-] =               Ka1Ka2KHPCO2

                                    [H+]2

[Ca2+] =                Ksp{H+]2

                              Ka1Ka2KHPCO2

(a) Predict seawater pH, [CO32-], [Ca2+] at an atmospheric concentration of 280 ppmv. Predict seawater pH, [CO32-], [Ca2+] at an atmospheric concentration of 840 ppmv.

(b) How would these changes affect the tendency for calcite or aragonite to dissolve or precipitate from seawater? Explain how this affects the carbonate pump for removing CO2 from the atmosphere?

Provide complete and step by step solution for the question and show calculations and use formulas.

Solution Preview :

Prepared by a verified Expert
Chemistry: Using equilibrium with calcite and co2
Reference No:- TGS01909755

Now Priced at $30 (50% Discount)

Recommended (93%)

Rated (4.5/5)