In human cells, a dynamic equilibrium exists between carbonic acid (H2CO3) and carbon dioxide (CO). H2CO3(aq) = CO2() + H200
When a person exercises, the body's cells metabolize glucose to gain energy. This metabolism also causes an increase in the
concentration of carbon dioxide.
Le Chatelier's principle states that stresses applied to a system in dynamic equilibrium will cause the system to change in order to
alleviate those stresses. According to this principle, how would an increase in carbon dioxide concentration affect the system?
A. There would be a decrease in the concentration of carbonic acid.
В. There would be an increase in the concentration of glucose.
C. There would be an increase in the concentration of water.
There would be an increase in the concentration of carbonic acid.
D There would be an increase in the concentration of carbonic acid.