Chapter 2 TQT

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Chapter 2 TQT
Chapter 2.2 a Question: Which chemical property of water is responsible for its role in regulating temperature and making life possible? A) High heat of vaporization B) Low surface tension C) Lack of solvent properties D) Low specific heat capacity Please select the correct option (A, B, C, or D) that represents the chemical property of water essential for life. The correct answer is: A) High heat of vaporization 2.2 b Question: What is the percentage of sodium chloride (salt) in normal saline solution? A) 0.1% B) 0.5% C) 0.9% D) 1.5% The correct answer is: C) 0.9% 2.2 c Question: In the egg osmosis lab, you will use a 15% sucrose (sugar) solution. How much solute will be in the solution? A) 5 grams B) 10 grams C) 15 grams D) 20 grams The correct answer is:
C) 15 grams 2.2 d: Thelma is being monitored in the ICU. Yesterday her plasma pH was 7.44; today it is 7.42. As her healthcare provider, what would you conclude? A) Thelma's pH levels have improved, indicating a positive trend. B) Thelma's pH levels have remained stable, with no significant change. C) Thelma's pH levels have decreased slightly, indicating a mild acidosis. D) Thelma's pH levels have increased slightly, indicating a mild alkalosis. Correct Answer: C) Thelma's pH levels have decreased slightly, indicating a mild acidosis. 2.2 e: What is the primary physiological role of buffers in body fluids? A) Buffers help regulate the body's temperature. B) Buffers facilitate digestion in the stomach. C) Buffers maintain the appropriate pH level in body fluids. D) Buffers transport oxygen in the bloodstream. Correct Answer: C) Buffers maintain the appropriate pH level in body fluids. 2.3 a: Which major type of chemical reaction is characterized by the breakdown of a complex molecule into simpler ones, often with the release of energy?
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A) Synthesis reaction B) Decomposition reaction C) Exchange reaction D) Reversible reaction Correct Answer: B) Decomposition reaction 2.3 a When starch, a polysaccharide, is broken down in the digestive tract to form several individual glucose molecules, what type of chemical reaction would you classify this as? A) Synthesis reaction B) Decomposition reaction C) Exchange reaction D) Combustion reaction Correct Answer: B) Decomposition reaction 2.3b A young child runs a fever of 40°C for 24 hours. Explain what effect this may have on her digestion. A) Fever has no impact on digestion. B) Fever can increase the rate of digestion. C) Fever can slow down digestion. D) Fever can improve nutrient absorption during digestion. Correct Answer: C) Fever can slow down digestion.