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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 4
12/10/2011

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What is the pKa of phosphate?
Definition
1, 6.8, 12
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What is the dominant species of Carboxylic Acid at pH 6?
Definition
Carboxylate
Term
What is the dominant species of carboxylic acid at pH 2?
Definition
Carboxylic acid
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What is the relationship between pH and hydrogen concentration?
Definition
pH=-log[H+]
Term
What is the Ka?
Definition
The equilibrium constant of a weak acid dissociating in water.
Term
How do you find the pKa?
Definition
pKa=-logKa
Term
Which of the following acids is stronger? Ka=1.5x10-6 or Ka=5.7x10-14.
Definition
Ka=1.5x10-6
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Which of the following acids has the higher pKa? Ka=1.5x10-6 or Ka=5.7x10-14?
Definition
Ka=5.7x10-14
Term
How do you calculate the pH of an unbuffered solution with a strong acid added?
Definition
Assume complete dissociation and pH is -log of concentration.
Term
 What two species are present in a phosphate buffer at pH 8? 
Definition
HPO4- and H2PO42-
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Write out the reaction for HCl (H+) and phosphate buffer at pH 8.
Definition
H+ + HPO42- → H2PO42-
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