2. Phoebe was tasked to ensure that an enzyme responsible for keeping her species from extinction remains biologically active. To do so, she needs to store it in a buffer solution with a pH of 10.00. Unfortunately, only three buffer systems are available in their laboratory: Buffer System Weak Acid Component Ka Conjugate Base Salt PAH Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH 6.25 x 10-5 NaC6H5COO SAD Boric acid, H3BO3 5.81 x 10-7 NaH₂BO3 DOH Hydrogen cyanide, HCN 6.20 X 10-10 NaCN A. In what buffer system (PAH, SAD, or DOH) will Phoebe store the enzyme? In your solution sheet, show calculations and briefly explain to support your answer. B. Write the equilibrium reaction involved in the buffer system. Write your answer on your solution sheet C. Calculate the amount (in mL) of the 2.00 M stock solution (pH 10.00) of the same buffer system needed to prepare 250 mL of a 0.650 M buffer pH 10.00.

2. Phoebe was tasked to ensure that an enzyme responsible for keeping her species from extinction remains biologically active. To do so, she needs to store it in a buffer solution with a pH of 10.00. Unfortunately, only three buffer systems are available in their laboratory: Buffer System Weak Acid Component Ka Conjugate Base Salt PAH Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH 6.25 x 10-5 NaC6H5COO SAD Boric acid, H3BO3 5.81 x 10-7 NaH₂BO3 DOH Hydrogen cyanide, HCN 6.20 X 10-10 NaCN A. In what buffer system (PAH, SAD, or DOH) will Phoebe store the enzyme? In your solution sheet, show calculations and briefly explain to support your answer. B. Write the equilibrium reaction involved in the buffer system. Write your answer on your solution sheet C. Calculate the amount (in mL) of the 2.00 M stock solution (pH 10.00) of the same buffer system needed to prepare 250 mL of a 0.650 M buffer pH 10.00.

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Chapter15: Acid-base Equilibria

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Problem 4RQ: A good buffer generally contains relatively equal concentrations of weak acid and conjugate base. If...

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