Ascorbic acid is provided (pKa = 4.1) to make a 0.7 M buffer at pH = 3.5. What is th ratio of ascorbic acid:ascorbate (round to the nearest whole number. For example, 7:6 would be written as 1): A The buffer can be established by mixing ascorbate and ascorbic acid. What volume of a 1 M solution of ascorbic acid is required to make 1 L of buffer in this way? (answer in mL rounded to the nearest whole number):

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Ascorbic acid is provided (pKa = 4.1) to make a 0.7 M buffer at pH = 3.5. What is the
ratio of ascorbic acid:ascorbate (round to the nearest whole number. For example,
7:6 would be written as 1):
A The buffer
can be established by mixing ascorbate and ascorbic acid. What volume of a 1 M
solution of ascorbic acid is required to make 1 L of buffer in this way? (answer in mL,
rounded to the nearest whole number):
Transcribed Image Text:Ascorbic acid is provided (pKa = 4.1) to make a 0.7 M buffer at pH = 3.5. What is the ratio of ascorbic acid:ascorbate (round to the nearest whole number. For example, 7:6 would be written as 1): A The buffer can be established by mixing ascorbate and ascorbic acid. What volume of a 1 M solution of ascorbic acid is required to make 1 L of buffer in this way? (answer in mL, rounded to the nearest whole number):
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