2-10 Flashcards
1
Q
what is pH?
A
measure of hydrogen ion concentration
2
Q
what is hydrogen ion concentration measured in?
A
log units
3
Q
what happens to hydrogen ion concentration as pH increases?
A
decreases
4
Q
pH scale
A
0-14
5
Q
what is the pH scale for MO(s)?
A
0.5-12
6
Q
which MOs range with a pH from 0.5-6.5?
A
acidophiles
acidic
7
Q
which MOs range with a pH from 6.5-8?
A
neutrophiles
neutral
8
Q
which MOs range with a pH from 8-12?
A
alkaliphiles
basic
9
Q
most MOs are?
A
neutrophiles
10
Q
what is denaturing?
A
when pH changes outside an organism’s range and may destroy necessary membrane potential
