pH Flashcards
1
Q
What is pH?
A
the potential of hydrogen, acidity/ alkalinity
2
Q
How is pH calculated?
A
-log [H+]
3
Q
What pH do neutrophiles prefer?
A
between 6.5-7.5
4
Q
What pH do acidophiles prefer?
A
below 6.5
5
Q
What pH do alkalinophiles prefer?
A
about 7.5
6
Q
What use does pH have?
A
food preservation. most microbes cannot grow below 4.
