If the system CaCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) --> Ca2+(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l) is saturated with respect to CaCO3, what will happen to the Ca2+ if the pH of the solution begins to decrease? Explain your answer.

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If the system CaCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) --> Ca2+(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l) is saturated with respect to CaCO3, what will happen to the Ca2+ if the pH of the solution begins to decrease? Explain your answer.

 

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