Some kidney stones form by the precipitation of calciumoxalate monohydrate (CaC₂O₄H₂O, Kₛₚ=2.3X10⁻⁹). The pH of urine varies from 5.5 to 7.0, and the average [Ca²⁺] in urine is 2.6X10⁻³ M.(a) If the [oxalic acid] in urine is 3.0X10⁻¹³ M, will kidneystones form at pH =5.5?(b) At pH= 7.0?(c) Vegetarians have a urine pH above 7. Are they more or lesslikely to form kidney stones?

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Some kidney stones form by the precipitation of calciumoxalate monohydrate (CaC₂O₄H₂O, Kₛₚ=2.3X10⁻⁹). The pH of urine varies from 5.5 to 7.0, and the average [Ca²⁺] in urine is 2.6X10⁻³ M.(a) If the [oxalic acid] in urine is 3.0X10⁻¹³ M, will kidneystones form at pH =5.5?(b) At pH= 7.0?(c) Vegetarians have a urine pH above 7. Are they more or lesslikely to form kidney stones?

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