Physiological Chemistry I Question 6
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What are the concentration (in mM) of the following cations in the Krebs-Ringer solution when the stock solutions are mixed in the proportions given in the table ?
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Cation
Concentration (mM)
Na+
K+
Ca2+
Mg2+

H+

Hint: To calculate the H+ concentration you need to know that H+ are contributed by solution 5. (Recall: The phosphate buffer is made up by adding 0.1 mole of Na2HPO4 and 20 ml of 1M HCl to 1 litre of water. )