Chemistry Essentials - PH and temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What is PH?
A
A measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is
2
Q
What dictates PH level?
A
The concentration of hydrogen ions on a logarithmic scale
3
Q
What is the PH of blood?
A
7.35 - 7.45
4
Q
How is PH written?
A
[H+]
5
Q
What PH level is acid?
A
1-7
6
Q
What PH level is alkaline?
A
8-14
7
Q
What makes a substance more acidic?
A
More hydrogen ions
8
Q
What makes a substance more alkali?
A
More OH- ions
9
Q
What is the typical body temperature?
A
36.9
10
Q
What are ketones?
A
A chemical that your liver produces when it breaks down fats
11
Q
What are Ketones use for by the body?
A
Ketones can be metabolised to produce energy
12
Q
What is a base?
A
.
13
Q
What are the two types of base?
A
.
14
Q
Is this the same as a base in a nucleotide?
A
.
