[INDENT] A [INDENT] B
H2O + CO2 -> H2CO3 -> H+ + HCO3-
What kind of reaction is A and what does rxn B tell you about what kind of molecule HCO3 - is?
I know rxn a is a synthesis rxn... the combination of water and carbon dioxide to form this new compound... at least I am pretty sure.
Rxn B is where I am puzzled. I think that some outside element, maybe heat, is added to H2CO3 in order to separate it into its respective hydrogen ion and HCO3 - ion. Am I way off?