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jake222
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Homework Statement
Calculate the pH of a solution of L-glutamic acid in which the ionic species with a net charge of -1 is 5 times greater than that of the isoelectric structure. (Refer to pKa Table at end of problem set).
Homework Equations
pKa for glutamic acid:
-COOH = 2.19
-NH3+ = 9.67
-R group = 4.25
pI = 3.22
The Attempt at a Solution
My understand of pI is that it is the pH of a particular molecule when the molecule has no net charge. However, I guess I am not understanding the question. What does "5 times greater than the isoelectric structure" mean?