Buffers that match the pH of blood and the cytoplasm are commonly required in scientific experiments. If you were studying the effects of lactic acid on muscles and needed to design a buffer that would have a pH of 7.2, what chemical components would you select and in what proportions? Include relevant calculations in your answer.

Buffers that match the pH of blood and the cytoplasm are commonly required in scientific experiments. If you were studying the effects of lactic acid on muscles and needed to design a buffer that would have a pH of 7.2, what chemical components would you select and in what proportions? Include relevant calculations in your answer.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter16: Reactions Between Acids And Bases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.7QE

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