A patient presents itself to the emergency department in a critical condition. The patient’s blood was tested and the concentration of carbonic acid (H2CO3) was found to be 6.8 ×10-8 M and bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) 2.325 ×10-7 M Ka = 4.3 × 10-7 H2CO3(aq) ⇌ HCO3-(aq) + H+(aq) Show all calculations including equation(s) used. Calculate the pH of the patients’ blood.
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A patient presents itself to the emergency department in a critical condition. The patient’s blood was tested and the concentration of carbonic acid (H2CO3) was found to be 6.8 ×10-8 M and bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) 2.325 ×10-7 M Ka = 4.3 × 10-7
H2CO3(aq) ⇌ HCO3-(aq) + H+(aq)
Show all calculations including equation(s) used.
- Calculate the pH of the patients’ blood.
- Based on your answer would you say the patient is suffering from Acidosis or Alkalosis?
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