Why is the equilibrium between the acid NaH2PO4, and its conjugate base Na2HPO4, a suitable buffer for maintaining intracellular pH (pH 6.9-7.3)? Justify your answer using your titration curve from part A.

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Chapter17: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Other Aspects Of Aqueous Equilibria
Section17.3: Acid-base Titrations
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Why is the equilibrium between the acid NaH2PO4, and its conjugate base Na2HPO4, a suitable buffer for maintaining intracellular pH (pH 6.9-7.3)? Justify your answer using your titration curve from part A.  

H3PO4 vs. NaOH (pH vs. Volume of Titrant added)
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12
10
8
4
2
5
10
15
25
Titrant Volume Added (mL)
pH Level
20
Transcribed Image Text:H3PO4 vs. NaOH (pH vs. Volume of Titrant added) 14 12 10 8 4 2 5 10 15 25 Titrant Volume Added (mL) pH Level 20
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