To find:
The concentration ratio of
Answer to Problem 23.90QA
Solution:
The concentration ratio of free
Explanation of Solution
1) Concept:
The complexation reaction of free lead in the blood with the EDTA solution to form
The formation constant of the
Since we need to find the ratio
2) Formula:
3) Given:
i) Formation constant
ii) Concentration of EDTA solution
4) Calculations:
We know that formation constant of
Thus, the concentration ratio of free lead in the blood to the much less toxic
Therefore, the concentration ratio is
Conclusion:
The formation constant for
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