Question 34 of 34 During exercise when the body lacks an adequate supply of oxygen to support energy production, the pyruvate that is produced from the breakdown of glucose is converted into lactate. High lactate levels can lead to acidity in the muscle cells as some of the lactate hydrolyzes to lactic acid. The dissociation of lactic acid to lactate is shown in the reaction. Lactic acid has a pK, of 3.86. Y OH OH Lactic acid OH Lactate O H* A solution containing a mixture of lactic acid and lactate was found to have a pH of 4.04. Calculate the ratio of the lactate concentration to the lactic acid concentration in this solution.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
5th Edition
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Chapter14: Acids And Bases
Section14.8: Acid-base Reactions Of Salts
Problem 14.21CE
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
< Question 34 of 34 >
Macmillan Learning
ОН
Lactic acid
[lactate]
[lactic acid]
0221129_182800.jpg A
-
A solution containing a mixture of lactic acid and lactate was found to have a pH of 4.04. Calculate the ratio of the lactate
concentration to the lactic acid concentration in this solution.
D20221129_182816.jpg
ОН
Lactate
D20221128_234353....jpg
Show all
Transcribed Image Text:< Question 34 of 34 > Macmillan Learning ОН Lactic acid [lactate] [lactic acid] 0221129_182800.jpg A - A solution containing a mixture of lactic acid and lactate was found to have a pH of 4.04. Calculate the ratio of the lactate concentration to the lactic acid concentration in this solution. D20221129_182816.jpg ОН Lactate D20221128_234353....jpg Show all
<Question 34 of 34 >
During exercise when the body lacks an adequate supply of oxygen to support energy production, the pyruvate that is produced
from the breakdown of glucose is converted into lactate. High lactate levels can lead to acidity in the muscle cells as some of the
lactate hydrolyzes to lactic acid.
The dissociation of lactic acid to lactate is shown in the reaction. Lactic acid has a pK₁ of 3.86.
O Macmillan Learning
O
OH
Lactic acid
OH
OH
Lactate
O
+ H+
A solution containing a mixture of lactic acid and lactate was found to have a pH of 4.04. Calculate the ratio of the lactate
concentration to the lactic acid concentration in this solution.
Transcribed Image Text:<Question 34 of 34 > During exercise when the body lacks an adequate supply of oxygen to support energy production, the pyruvate that is produced from the breakdown of glucose is converted into lactate. High lactate levels can lead to acidity in the muscle cells as some of the lactate hydrolyzes to lactic acid. The dissociation of lactic acid to lactate is shown in the reaction. Lactic acid has a pK₁ of 3.86. O Macmillan Learning O OH Lactic acid OH OH Lactate O + H+ A solution containing a mixture of lactic acid and lactate was found to have a pH of 4.04. Calculate the ratio of the lactate concentration to the lactic acid concentration in this solution.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Lipids
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305580350
Author:
William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher:
Cengage Learning