Calculate the pH of a solution saturated in calcite and in equilibrium with atmospheric CO2. The temperature of the solution is 5°C. Ksp=10-8.39 ; KCO2 = 10-1.20 ; pCO2 = 10-3.5 atm; K2 = 10-10.55 ; K1 = 10-6.52

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Calculate the pH of a solution saturated in calcite and in equilibrium with atmospheric CO2. The temperature of the solution is 5°C.

Ksp=10-8.39 ; KCO2 = 10-1.20 ; pCO2 = 10-3.5 atm; K2 = 10-10.55 ; K1 = 10-6.52

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