The pH of blood stream is maintained by a proper balance of H2CO3 and NaHCO3 concentrations. What volume of 5 M NaHCO3 solution, should be mixed with 10 mL sample of blood, which is 2 M in H2CO3 in order to maintain a pH of 7.4(Ka for H2CO3 in blood =7.8×10^−7)
