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Solid calcium carbonate is in equilibrium as described below: Ca2+(aq) + 2HCO3 – (aq) ⇌ CaCO3(s) + CEquilibrium Chemistry Question

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Solid calcium carbonate is in equilibrium as described below:
Ca2+(aq) + 2HCO3 – (aq) ⇌ CaCO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
If CO2(g) is added to this system in a rigid container, which changes will take place?
I. Additional CaCO3(s) will precipitate.
II. The pH will increase.

A.

I only

B.

II only

C.

Both I and II

D.

Neither I nor II

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