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H3PO4 is a weak acid, and a weak acid is not sufficient for a buffer.

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A buffer is made by dissolving H3PO4 and NaH2PO4 in water. a. write an equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes a small amount of acids. b. write an equation that shows how this buffer neutr?

a. H3PO4 donates H+ ions to react with additional acid, neutralizing it: H3PO4 + HX → H2PO4- + H2X b. NaH2PO4 accepts H+ ions to react with additional base, neutralizing it: NaH2PO4 + MOH → Na2HPO4 + H2O


What would be the pH of a solution when H3PO4 equals H2PO4?

Assuming the Ka= [H+][PO2-]/[PO3-] and that PO3=PO2- then we can safely assume Ka= [H+][PO2-]/[PO2-] and so Ka= [H+][PO2-]/[PO2-] Ka=[H+] since the Ka of Phosphoric acid is equal to 7.5x10-3 then we can take -log(7.5x10-3) to find the pH=2.12


What are different types of buffering system?

1. Bicarbonate buffer system 2. Protein buffer system 3. Phosphate buffer system


Formula for phosphoric acid?

The chemical formula for phosphoric acid is H3PO4.


What is the most important buffer in extracellular fluids?

The bicarbonate buffer system is the most important buffer in extracellular fluids, including blood. It helps maintain the pH level of the body within a narrow range by regulating the levels of bicarbonate ions and carbonic acid.


Compare the buffer system in the whole blood?

The buffer system in whole blood is made up of carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system and protein buffer system. The carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system helps regulate pH by balancing the levels of carbonic acid and bicarbonate ions. The protein buffer system involves proteins like hemoglobin that can bind to and release hydrogen ions to help maintain a stable pH in the blood.


How does the Blood buffer system work?

Buffer systems help to maintain constant plasma pH. There are three buffer systems: Protein buffer system, phosphate buffer system and bicarbonate buffer system. Among these, the bicarbonate buffer system is the most predominant. Buffer Systems function as "shock absorbers" that accept excess H+ ions or OH- ions and keep blood pH constant. For example, if there is an increase in acidity of blood due to excess HCl (a strong acid), then NaHCO3 (Sodium bicarbonate) will buffer it to a weak acid (H2CO3). HCl+NaHCO3 = NaCl+H2CO3


Is NaOH and NaCl a buffer system?

No, NaOH and NaCl do not form a buffer system. A buffer system consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid, to help maintain a stable pH. NaOH is a strong base and NaCl is a salt, so they do not act as a buffer system together.


What is the major buffer system in human blood?

Buffer systems help to maintain constant plasma pH. There are three buffer systems - Protein buffer system, phoshate buffer system and bicarbonate buffer system. Among this, bicarbonate buffer system is the most predominant. Buffers function as "shock absorbers" that accept excess H+ ions or OH- ions and keep blood pH constant. For example, if there is an increase in acidity of blood due to excess HCl (a strong acid), then NaHCO3 (Sodium bicarbonate) will buffer it to a weak acid (H2CO3). HCl+NaHCO3 = NaCl+H2CO3


Is h2o and hcl a buffer system?

No, H2O and HCl do not form a buffer system because a buffer system requires a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid to effectively resist changes in pH. HCl is a strong acid, not a weak acid, so it does not form a buffer system with water.


What substances is the conjugate base H3PO4 H2PO4- or H2O?

In H2O the conjugate base is H2PO4-, being conjugated to the acid H3PO4. As well: H3PO4 is conjugated acid to the base H2PO4-.


What is the common name for H3PO4?

H3PO4 is phosphoric acid.