The acid with the chemical formula H₂CO₃ is called carbonic acid. It is a weak inorganic acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water and plays a significant role in biological and environmental systems, including the bicarbonate buffer system in blood and the acidification of natural waters
. Carbonic acid can dissociate to form two anions:
- Bicarbonate ion (HCO₃⁻)
- Carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻)
These anions are important in various chemical and physiological processes
. In summary:
- Name: Carbonic acid
- Formula: H₂CO₃
- Derived anions: Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) and Carbonate (CO₃²⁻)
