Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
Q
pH = what?
A
= -log{H+]
2
Q
what is the pH of saliva?
A
6.6
3
Q
what is the pH of blood plasma?
A
7.4
4
Q
the higher the concentration, the ______ the pH.
A
LOWER
5
Q
log (XY) is the same as…
A
log(X) + log(Y)
6
Q
log (X^n) is the same as…
A
n log (X)
7
Q
log 1 =
A
0
8
Q
log 2 =
A
0.3
9
Q
log 10 =
A
1
10
Q
Ka of a reaction =
A
products/reactants
11
Q
what is meant by Ka
A
it is value of the equilibrium constant
12
Q
what is the henderson hasselbalch equation?
A
pH = pK + log ( [base]/[acid] )
13
Q
when do buffers work best?
A
when pH is close to pK
14
Q
respiratory compensation occurs how quickly and in response to what?
A
- minutes
- CO2 and pH
15
Q
renal compensation occurs how quickly and in response to what?
A
- hours to days
- H+ and synthesis of HCO
