Solved: In humans, blood pH is maintained within a narrow

Chapter 18, Problem 18.147

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In humans, blood pH is maintained within a narrow range: acidosis occurs if the blood pH is below 7.35, and alkalosis occurs if the pH is above 7.45. Given that the pKw of blood is 13.63 at 37C (body temperature), what is the normal range of [H3O] and of [OH] ? in blood?

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