In a carbonic acid buffer system, the total acid concentration is 0.55 M and the pH is 10.0. Calculate the concentration of each carbonate species, H2CO3, HCO3- and CO32-. The relevant Ka’s are K1 = 4.2 x 10-7 and K2 = 4.8 x 10-11.

Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN:9781285640686
Author:Skoog
Publisher:Skoog
Chapter19: Applications Of Standard Electrode Potentials
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 19.13QAP
icon
Related questions
Question

In a carbonic acid buffer system, the total acid concentration is 0.55 M and the pH is 10.0. Calculate the concentration of each carbonate species, H2CO3, HCO3- and CO32-. The relevant Ka’s are K1 = 4.2 x 10-7 and K2 = 4.8 x 10-11.

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Basics of Titrimetric Analysis
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry
Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285640686
Author:
Skoog
Publisher:
Cengage
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning