Acid Base Flashcards
1
Q
Define acid
A
Acid - Any substance that can donate a H+ ion
2
Q
normal blood pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
3
Q
Define Base
A
Base - Any substance that can “mop up” a H+ ion
4
Q
Carbonic Acid formula
A
H2 CO3
5
Q
Bicarbonate Buffering system equation
A
CO2 + H2O === H2 CO3 === H+ + HCO3-