2.2/3 Flashcards
1
Q
weak attraction btwn an H atom and negative atom
crucial for stabalizing structures like DNA
A
hydrogen bond
2
Q
release H+ ions in solution
A
acids
3
Q
release OH- ions in solution
A
bases
4
Q
measures acidity/basicity of a solution
A
pH scale
5
Q
resists changes in pH when small amount of acids + bases are added
A
buffer
6
Q
helps maintain stable pH in organisms
A
buffer