Question 3 (2 points) Saved Matching: Identify which buffer is useful at the following pHs. Remember the weak acids can also work as buffers in living systems. [Hint: look up the pKa for each buffer to help VVP: Table 2-4 OR TGBS Fig2-11.] 1 pH 2 1. formic acid 2 pH 4 2. Oxalic acid
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According to Table 2-4 in VVP, the pKa value for formic acid is 3.75. According to Table 2-4 in VVP, the pKa value for oxalic acid is 1.27. Show more…
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The table below lists some acids and their pKa values. Acid pKa H3PO4 2.1 CH3COOH 4.8 H2PO4- 7.2 HCO3- 10.2 After preparing your buffer by mixing 44 mL of CH3COOH and 6 mL of Na+CH3COO-, the measured pH of your buffer solution is 3.9 Which of the following species must you add to your buffer solution to obtain your pH of 3.8. CH3COO- NaOH CH3COOH HCl
The table below lists some acids and their pKa values. Acid pKa H3PO4 2.1 CH3COOH 4.8 H2PO4- 7.2 HCO3- 10.2 After preparing your buffer by mixing 40 mL of CH3COOH and 10 mL of Na+CH3COO-, the measured pH of your buffer solution is 4.2 Which of the following species must you add to your buffer solution to obtain your pH of 3.9. CH3COOH CH3COO- NaOH HCl
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