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the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has lead to more carbon dioxide being absorbed by ocean waters. this carbon dioxide reacts with the water to produce carbonic acid. what effect will this production of carbonic acid have on the oceans ph level?
the oceans ph will increase due to the presence of an acid.
the oceans ph will become neutralized by the salt water.
the oceans ph will not change.
the oceans ph will decrease due to the presence of an acid.

Explanation:

Acids lower the pH of a solution. Carbonic acid is an acid formed when carbon - dioxide reacts with water in the ocean. So, the presence of this acid will decrease the ocean's pH.

Answer:

The ocean's pH will decrease due to the presence of an acid.