Quiz 5 Flashcards
acids
produces H3O+in H2O
bases
produce OH- in H2O
pH
-log[H3O+]; each increase represents a 10x change in H3O+ concentration
equilibrium
the rate of a product formation is the same as the rate of reactant formation
le chatelier’s principle
when equilibrium is disrupted, the reaction will shift to compensate for the disruption
buffer system
act as a cushion against extreme changes in pH
conjugate base
loses 1 H+ to create the negative counterpart to acids
respiratory acidosis
too much H3O+ and CO2 in the blood. caused by conditions interfering with gas exchange in the lungs
metabolic acidosis
low pH (high acidity) caused by ketone bodies, lactic acid, etc.
respiratory alkalosis
high blood pH; caused when CO2 is exhaled quicker than it can be absorbed
metabolic alkalosis
high blood pH