Carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) are used as a buffer system to regulate the blood An exhausted marathon runner experienced acidosis as his blood pH become 7.15. What is the ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in this pH? (Ka of H2CO3 = 4.2 x 10-7)

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Carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) are used as a buffer system to regulate the blood An exhausted marathon runner experienced acidosis as his blood pH become 7.15. What is the ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in this pH? (Ka of H2CO3 = 4.2 x 10^-7)

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