carbonic acid
- n a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water
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- Not All Species Equally Affected By More Acidic Oceans
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online When atmospheric carbon dioxide dissolves into the ocean, it forms carbonic acid, which in turn lowers the water's pH levels and causes oceanic acidification . The phenomenon is expected to occur at increasing rates as carbon dioxide emissions around the world continue to rise. In a report published in Nature Climate Change , two researchers ...
Aug. 26, 2013 - redOrbit - Pop! Bursting the bubble on carbonation
New research reveals that bubbles are not necessary to experience the unique ‘bite’ of carbonated beverages, which actually comes from carbonic acid. Bubbles do, however, enhance carbonation’s bite through the light physical feel of the bubbles picked up by our sense of touch.
Aug. 22, 2013 - Science Daily - The biology behind beer's 'bite'
Researchers say the refreshing bite you get from an ice-cold beer or soda comes from a chemical reaction that's going on inside your mouth — a reaction that turns the beverage's carbon dioxide bubbles into irritating carbonic acid.
Aug. 22, 2013 - MSN