The addition of CO₂ to the blood generates ions in the RBCs, which in turn stimulates RBCs to unload more oxygen.
A)sodium
B)potassium
C)nitrogen
D)hydrogen
E)chloride

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The addition of CO₂ to the blood forms carbonic acid, which dissociates into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. The increase in hydrogen ions lowers the pH, promoting the release of oxygen from hemoglobin.

The Addition of CO₂ to the Blood Generates Ions in the RBCs