The analysis label on a 500 mL bottle of Fiji Natural Artesian Water reports pH = 7.5 and 140 mg of bicarbonates, HCO₃^-. Calculate the pH expected as a result of the bicarbonates to see if these two numbers are consistent with each other. (K_b = 2.4 * 10^-⁸ for HCO₃^-)

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The Analysis Label on a 500 ML Bottle of Fiji