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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 37_C (body temperature), what is the normal range of [H3O_] and of [OH_] in blood?

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From the textbook chapter Acid-Base Equilibria you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change  5 
Author Martin S. Silberberg
ISBN 9780073048598

Solved: In humans, blood pH is maintained within a narrow range: acidosis occurs if the

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