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A buffer consists of 0.17 M KHCO3 and 0.65 M K2CO3. Carbonic acid is a diprotic acid with
Ka1 = 4.5 × 107 and Ka2 = 4.7 × 10-11.
(a) Which Ka value is more important to this buffer?
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Kal is more important.
Ka2 is more important.
(b) What is the buffer pH?
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Transcribed Image Text:Be sure to answer all parts. A buffer consists of 0.17 M KHCO3 and 0.65 M K2CO3. Carbonic acid is a diprotic acid with Ka1 = 4.5 × 107 and Ka2 = 4.7 × 10-11. (a) Which Ka value is more important to this buffer? О Kal is more important. Ka2 is more important. (b) What is the buffer pH?
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