6. The major buffer system used to control blood pH is the carbonic acid- bicarbonate buffer system. Carbonic acid (H.CO) and bicarbonate ion (HCO) are a conjugate acid-base pair. In addition, carbonic acid decomposes into carbon dioxide gas and water. The important equilibria in this buffer system are, H(aq) + HCO, (aq) = HCO(aq) = HO(l) + CO:(g) 6.1. Given that the body has 0.024 M of HCO and the pH of blood is 7.4. calculate the concentration of H.CO. in the blood. Use pKar of H.CO) = 6.1.(4) 6.2. Use your knowledge of composition of buffer solutions

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The major buffer system used to control blood pH is the carbonic acid-
bicarbonate buffer system. Carbonic acid (H.CO) and bicarbonate ion (HCO») are a
conjugate acid-base pair. In addition, carbonic acid decomposes into carbon dioxide
gas and water. The important equilibria in this buffer system are,
H(aq) + HCO (aq) = H.CO.(aq) H₂O(l) + CO.(g)
6.1. Given that the body has 0.024 M of HCO and the pH of blood is 7.4.
calculate the concentration of H₂CO in the blood. Use pKar of H.CO) = 6.1.(4)
6.
6.2. Use your knowledge of composition of buffer solutions
Transcribed Image Text:The major buffer system used to control blood pH is the carbonic acid- bicarbonate buffer system. Carbonic acid (H.CO) and bicarbonate ion (HCO») are a conjugate acid-base pair. In addition, carbonic acid decomposes into carbon dioxide gas and water. The important equilibria in this buffer system are, H(aq) + HCO (aq) = H.CO.(aq) H₂O(l) + CO.(g) 6.1. Given that the body has 0.024 M of HCO and the pH of blood is 7.4. calculate the concentration of H₂CO in the blood. Use pKar of H.CO) = 6.1.(4) 6. 6.2. Use your knowledge of composition of buffer solutions
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