Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation,calculate the pH of blood given: pKa = 6.1
Blood concentration of carbonic acid = 1.2 mEq/L
Blood concentration of bicarbonate = 24 mEq/L
Your calculation reveals that the pH of blood is

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The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA]), where [A-] is the concentration of the base (bicarbonate in this case) and [HA] is the concentration of the acid (carbonic acid). Plugging in the given values: pH = 6.1 + log(24/1.2) = 6.1 + log(20) ≈ 6.1 + 1.3 = 7.4.

Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation,calculate the PH of Blood Given: PKa