Biochemostry-Acids/Bases/Buffers Flashcards
1
Q
Acid
A
•HCl
2
Q
Base
A
•NaOH
3
Q
What is pH?
A
•The relative concentration of H ions in a solution
4
Q
Low pH= _____concentration of H
High pH=_____concentration of H
A
- High
* Low
5
Q
H2O + Acid= ____concentration
A
•increased
6
Q
H2O+ Base=_____concentration
A
•Decreased
7
Q
What level of pH does Acid range?
A
•<7
8
Q
What level of pH does Base range?
A
•>7
9
Q
What pH level are water, blood and cells?
A
•7
10
Q
What happens if pH changes?
A
•The job and function change
