Question

What is the major form of alkalinity? How is it formed?

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Bicarbonates represent the major form of alkalinity in natural waters; its source being the partitioning of CO2 from the atmosphere and the weathering of carbonate minerals in rocks and soil. ... Alkalinity, by convention, is reported as mg/L CaCO3 since most alkalinity is derived from the weathering of carbonate minerals.

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