Answer to Question #308859 in General Chemistry for Bl_jay06

Question

If the average temperature of the ocean were to increase, how would this affect the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide?

Answer 1

as water temperature increases, its ability dissolve CO2 decreases. Global warming is expected to reduce the ocean's ability to absorb CO2, leaving more in the atmosphere…which will lead to even higher temperatures.1 Jul 2008