11. Carbonate buffers are important in regulating the pH of blood at 7.40. What is the concentration ratio of HCO3 to H₂CO3 in blood at pH = 7.40? (HCO3) HCO3 + H* Ka 4.3 x 10-7 Tog H₂CO3

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11. Carbonate buffers are important in regulating the pH of blood at 7.40. What is the concentration ratio of HCO3
to H₂CO3 in blood at pH = 7.40?
(HCO3)
HCO3 + H+
Ka = 4.3 x 10-7
[H₂0₂]
H₂CO3
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