For numbers F to J, consider the given case: Blood contains several acid-base systems that tend to keep its pH constant at about 7.40. One of the most important buffer systems involves Carbonic acid and Bicarbonate ion. Ka=4.4 x 10-7.   F. In the carbonic acid-bicarbonate ion buffersystem, which of the following functions as a weak acid? H3CO3+ H2CO3 HCO3- CO32- CO2   G. In the carbonic acid-bicarbonate ion buffersystem, which of the following functions as a conjugate base? H3CO3+ H2CO3 HCO3- CO32-CO2   H. Whatmust be the ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid in the blood if the pH is 7.40?  11.05:1 2.95:2 11.05:2.95 33.15:2

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For numbers A to E, each of the following items concerns a 0.10 M solution of a  weak  organic base, B. Identify whether the statements are true or false. Shade A if the statement is correct and accurate; if otherwise, shade B.

 

A. OH-]equals 10 M.

B. [B]is much lesser than [HB+].

C. [H3O+]is greater than [HB+].

D. ThepH is 

E. [HB+]is approximately equal to [OH-].

 

For numbers F to J, consider the given case: Blood contains several acid-base systems that tend to keep its pH constant at about 7.40. One of the most important buffer systems involves Carbonic acid and Bicarbonate ion. Ka=4.4 x 10-7.

 

F. In the carbonic acid-bicarbonate ion buffersystem, which of the following functions as a weak acid?

    1. H3CO3+
    2. H2CO3
    3. HCO3-
    4. CO32-
    5. CO2

 

G. In the carbonic acid-bicarbonate ion buffersystem, which of the following functions as a conjugate base?

    1. H3CO3+
    2. H2CO3
    3. HCO3-
    4. CO32-CO2

 

H. Whatmust be the ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid in the blood if the pH is 7.40?  11.05:1

  1. 2.95:2
  2. 11.05:2.95
  3. 33.15:2

 

I.  Whatis the pH of a buffer solution containing

1.00 M of sodium bicarbonate and 0.10 M carbonic acid?

  1. 7.40
  2. 7.36
  3. 6.32
  4.  6.35
  5. 6.64

J. What will be the resulting pH of a buffersolution containing 00 M of sodium bicarbonate and 0.10 M carbonic acid if 0.05 mol of NaOH is added?

  1. 5.53
  2. 7.36
  3. 7.18
  4.  7.68
  5. 7.63

 

K. Calculate for the % unionized if the pH of theacid is 4.66 and its dissociation constant is 1.8 x 10-5.

  1. 0.003%
  2. 45.41%
  3. 54.59%
  4. 99.99%

 

  1. Whichof the following is NOT considered as a strong acid?
    1. Sulfuricacid
    2. Hydrofluoricacid
    3. Hydrobromicacid
    4. Nitricacid

 

L. Whichof the following is considered as a weak base?

    1. Ammonia
    2. Potassiumhydroxide
    3. Bariumhydroxide
    4. All three are strong bases
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