Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

IUPAC: Carbonic acid

CAS: 463-79-6

Descripción general

Carbonic acid forms when CO₂ dissolves in water. It plays a crucial role in the blood buffering system and ocean chemistry.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
19,4%
O
77,4%

Usos

  • Blood pH buffer
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Cave formation

Datos curiosos

  • Carbonic acid is responsible for the fizz in soda and the formation of limestone caves

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
acid
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
62,03 g/mol
Densidad
1,6700 g/cm³
Solubilidad
Exists only in solution

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
62,0004
XLogP
-0,1
TPSA
57,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
26,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbonic Acid?
Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Carbonic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Carbonic Acid?
Carbonic Acid has a molar mass of 62.03 g/mol.
What state is Carbonic Acid at room temperature?
Carbonic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Carbonic Acid organic or inorganic?
Carbonic Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Carbonic Acid?
Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).