Using Argn (n = - 2, - 1, 0, + 1, + 2, etc.) to represent the different charge species of Arginine, what is the dominant species of Arginine at pH 2.7? That is, which one has the highest concentration?

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Imani Owens

Chemistry

10 May, 12:29

Using Argn (n = - 2, - 1, 0, + 1, + 2, etc.) to represent the different charge species of Arginine, what is the dominant species of Arginine at pH 2.7? That is, which one has the highest concentration?

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Jamari Fowler · Answer 1

From the sorensen equation; pH = - Log[H+]

2.7 = - Log[H+]

H + = 10^-2.7

H + = 0.001995M = Hydrogen ion concentration

Basically, the more the charges, the higher the hydrogen ion concentration stand vice versa. + 2 has the highest concentration.