Which process limits the rate of carbon dioxide absorption by ocean water at equilibrium?

A)Henry's Law constant dependence on temperature✓

B)Buffering capacity of carbonate species

C)Diffusion rate of CO2 through the surface

D)Solubility changes due to salinity gradients

💡 Explanation

When absorption approaches equilibrium, the limitation lies in Henry's Law, where the amount of dissolved gas is proportional to its partial pressure but the constant changes with temperature, reducing absorption rate at warmer temperatures. Therefore decreased absorption results rather than limitations from buffering, slow diffusion or salinity, which can be overcome by pressure change.

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Which process limits the rate of carbon dioxide absorption by ocean water at equilibrium?

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