Lactic Acid Is a Common Product of Actively Working Muscle

question 13

Essay

Lactic acid is a common product of actively working muscle. It is transported via the bloodstream to the liver. What percent of lactic acid is ionized in the bloodstream if the pH is 7.40 and the pK_a is 3.86?

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