1.3 - Inorganic Compounds: Acids, Bases, and pH Flashcards
Terms to know
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Acid
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A substance with a pH reading below 7 that releases hydrogen ions (H^+) in solution
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Acidosis
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Excessive acidity of the blood and other body fluids below pH 7.35
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Alkalosis
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Excessive alkalinity of the blood and other body fluids above pH 7.45
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Base
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A substance with a pH reading above 7 that releases hydroxyl ions (OH^-) in solution or one that accepts H^+ already present in solution
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Buffer
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A solution of a weak acid and its conjugate base that can neutralize small amounts of acids or bases by binding or contributing hydrogen ions (H^+) and thereby maintaining the overall pH of the solution
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Neutral
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A pH reading of 7 that of pure water
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pH
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A measure of the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration of the solution that ranges from 0 to 14
