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Problem 2 (6 pts.) A phosphate buffer, made of $H_2PO_4$ and $HPO_4^{2-}$, operates in the internal fluids of all cells. Also, phosphate buffer is commonly used in soft drinks to help control the pH. What is the pH of a soft drink in which the major buffer ingredients are 5.5 g of $NaH_2PO_4$ and 7.0 g of $Na_2HPO_4$ per 275 mL of solution? (2 pts.) Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when a few drops of KOH are added to the buffer.

          Problem 2
(6 pts.)
A phosphate buffer, made of $H_2PO_4$ and $HPO_4^{2-}$, operates in the internal fluids of all cells. Also, phosphate buffer is commonly used in soft drinks to help control the pH. What is the pH of a soft drink in which the major buffer ingredients are 5.5 g of $NaH_2PO_4$ and 7.0 g of $Na_2HPO_4$ per 275 mL of solution?
(2 pts.)
Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when a few drops of KOH are added to the buffer.

Problem 2
(6 pts.)
A phosphate buffer, made of H2PO4 and HPO4^2-, operates in the internal fluids of all cells. Also, phosphate buffer is commonly used in soft drinks to help control the pH. What is the pH of a soft drink in which the major buffer ingredients are 5.5 g of NaH2PO4 and 7.0 g of Na2HPO4 per 275 mL of solution?
(2 pts.)
Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when a few drops of KOH are added to the buffer.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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11/22/2023

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Problem 2 (6 pts.) A phosphate buffer, made of H2PO4- and HPO4^2-, operates in the internal fluids of all cells. Also, phosphate buffer is commonly used in soft drinks to help control the pH. What is the pH of a soft drink in which the major buffer ingredients are 5.5g of NaH2PO4 and 7.0g of Na2HPO4 per 275 mL of solution? (2 pts.) Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when a few drops of KOH are added to the buffer.