Lecture 4 : Maintenance of pH Flashcards
1
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What is kW
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- Ionic product of water
- A constant
- With acids, [H+] increases and [OH-] decreases.
- With bases, [H+] decreases, [OH-] increases.
2
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pH equation. How can it be measured
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- Litmus paper
- Universal indicator
- pH meter
3
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Equation for Ka
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4
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Notes about how pH can affect amino acids
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5
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What is the henderson hasselbach equation
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6
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What is the pH of the stomach, blood plasma or pancreatic juice
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- 1-3
- 7.4
- 8.8
7
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What is partitioning and buffering
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Partitioning is where proton pumps allow H+ ions to be pumped across membranes to alter pH levels
Buffering is where compounds accept protons and expel them to regulate pH levels
8
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Blood bicarbonate concentration in metabolic acidosis
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9
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Unfinished
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