Acid-Base Balance Flashcards
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acid–base balance refers to the
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precise regulation of free (that is, unbound) hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in the body fluids.
2
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Acids are a special group of
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hydrogen-containing substances that dissociate, or separate, when in solution to liberate free H+ and anions
3
Q
A strong acid has a greater tendency to
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dissociate in solution than a weak acid does
4
Q
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong acid; every HCl molecule dissociates into free H+ and chloride (Cl2) when dissolved in H2O
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5
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With a weaker acid such as carbonic acid (H2CO3), only a
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portion of the molecules dissociates in solution into H+ and bicarbonate anions (HCO3-).
6
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The extent of dissociation for a given acid is always
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constant
