To find the [H+] concentration, we can take the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.
pH = -log[H+]
To isolate [H+], we can rearrange the equation:
[H+] = 10^(-pH)
[H+] = 10^(-6.72)
[H+] ≈ 1.94 × 10^(-7)
Therefore, the [H+] concentration of the blood plasma is approximately 1.94 × 10^(-7) mol/L.
A patient with severe metabolic acidosis has a blood plasma pH of 6.72. What is the [H; 0+] of the blood plasma?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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