2.2/3 Flashcards by Lincoln c | Brainscape

Q

weak attraction btwn an H atom and negative atom

crucial for stabalizing structures like DNA

A

hydrogen bond

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release H+ ions in solution

A

acids

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release OH- ions in solution

A

bases

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measures acidity/basicity of a solution

A

pH scale

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resists changes in pH when small amount of acids + bases are added

A

buffer

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helps maintain stable pH in organisms

A

buffer

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