8. Our bodies are able to preserve a near constant pH due to the presence of hydrogen carbonate anion (HCO;"). K values for the diprotic acid carbonic acid (H;CO;) are Kj = 4.5 x 107, K2 = 4.7 x 10-1". a) Hydrogen carbonate anion is an amphoteric species. Define amphoteric. b) In the space below, write out chemical equations to describe the behavior of this species as both a Bronsted acid and a Bronsted base, and use the equilibrium constants given above to decipher whether a solution of HCO;, will be acidic, basic, or neutral. Support your answer with pertinent calculations.

8. Our bodies are able to preserve a near constant pH due to the presence of hydrogen carbonate anion (HCO;"). K values for the diprotic acid carbonic acid (H;CO;) are Kj = 4.5 x 107, K2 = 4.7 x 10-1". a) Hydrogen carbonate anion is an amphoteric species. Define amphoteric. b) In the space below, write out chemical equations to describe the behavior of this species as both a Bronsted acid and a Bronsted base, and use the equilibrium constants given above to decipher whether a solution of HCO;, will be acidic, basic, or neutral. Support your answer with pertinent calculations.

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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