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CO2 + H2O <----> ???

H2CO3

H2CO3 <----> ???

H+ & HCO3-

H+ & HCO3- <----> ???

CO3(-2) & 2H+

Definition Buffer

Compound that reduces changes in pH through release or uptake of H+ ions.

CaCO3 + H2CO3 <----> ???

Ca(HCO3)2 (Calcium bicarbonate)

Name CaCO3

Calcium Carbonate

Name Ca(HCO3)2

Calcium Bicorbonate

Name HCO3

Bicarbonate

Equation for bicarbonate photosynthesis

6HCO3 + 6H2 -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2