chapter 2 part 2.2 Flashcards
1
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concentration of hydrogen ions (H^+) in a solution
A
pH
2
Q
pH scale goes from
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0-14
3
Q
neutral pH (pure water)
A
7
4
Q
pH lower than 7 (0-6.9)
A
acidic
5
Q
pH higher than 7 (7.1-14)
A
alkaline
6
Q
A high H^+ and low OH^- concentration means an _______ pH environment
A
acidic
7
Q
A low H^+ and high OH^- concentration means an _______ pH environment
A
alkaline (or basic)
8
Q
pH of human blood ranges from
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7.35 to 7.45
9
Q
blood with less than 7.35 pH (too high H^+)
A
acidosis
10
Q
blood with more than 7.45 pH (too low H^+)
A
alkalosis
11
Q
stabilize pH in the body, neutralizes strong acid or strong base
A
buffer
12
Q
commonly used as a buffer
A
sodium bicarbonate
13
Q
basic compounds that neutralize acid and form a salt
A
antacid
