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The pH of the bloodstream is maintained by a proper balance of H_2CO_3and NaHCO_3concentrations. What volume of 5 M NaHCO_3solution should be mixed with a 10 mL sample of blood which is 2 M in H_2CO_3 , in order to maintain a pH of 7.4? K_ą for H_2CO_3, in blood is 7.8xx 10^(-7) |
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Answer» Solution :mm of `NaHCO_3 = 5 XX X ` mm of `H_2CO_3 = 2 xx 10` APPLY henderson.s equation and CALCULATE x. 78.36mL |
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