Carbonic acid

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonic_acid)

Carbonic acid is the organic compound with the formula H2CO3 (equivalently OC(OH)2). It is also a name sometimes given to solutions of carbon dioxide in water (carbonated water), because such solutions contain small amounts of H2CO3. Carbonic acid, which is a weak acid, forms two kinds of salts, the carbonates and the bicarbonates. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
H2CO3

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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