Why does the pH change by one unit if the hydrogen ion concentration changes by a factor of 10?

Q: What is the overall effect of pH when we breath into water? Why do we observe this effect?

A: The pH of water is 7. When we breath, then the carbon dioxide is released.

Q: Describe why t

A: Through the semipermeable barrier, water can be observed moving from an area of higher concentration…

Q: Why do electrolytes require a decreased concentration of solutes in order to reach the isosmotic…

A: The term isosmotic means having the same osmotic pressure. The electrolytes require a decreased…

Q: Define buffers and Discuss the properties of the biological buffer system.

A: An acid is a chemical compound that donates or accepts the hydrogen ion, whereas the base is the…

Q: What is the approximate percentage (in mass) of water in the human body? Is this percentage expected…

A: 99% f the human body comprises six elements- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and…

Q: What is the ideal pH range?

A: higher concentrations of H+ ions

Q: Describe the pH scale and the role of buffers in body fluids.

A: The molecule or ion which has the capability to donate a hydrogen ion or proton is termed an acid.…

Q: What are the two components of a buffer system? How does a buffer work to hold pH nearly constant?

A: Buffer is an aqueous solution consisting of a weak acid or a base and its conjugate base or an acid.…

Q: What is the concentration of hydrogen ions [H+] in a solution that has a pH of 2? (write out using…

A: The pH, a standard unit that is used to specify whether an aqueous solution is acidic or basic, is…

Q: Write the chemical equation for the carbonic acid–bicarbonate buffer system?

A: When a strong acid is introduced into a body, buffers take care of it. Buffers mainly act as…

Q: Which solution is more acidic, one with a pH of 4 or a pH of 5? What is the concentration of H+ ions…

A: The pH is the power of Hydrogen and is used as a measure of the acidic or basic character of a…

Q: How would you interpret the following ratio in determining pH values 33 / 1.2 Group of answer…

A: Homeostasis refers to the process of maintaining internal physiological parameters in a changing…

Q: As the pH increases the [ H+ ] ____, and as the pH decreases the [ H+ ] ____

A: A solution's acidity or alkalinity can be determined by the pH scale, which measures hydrogen ion…

Q: Give a name for the following: A solution that moderates changes in pH. Answer:

A: More the dissolved H+ ions more acidic is the solution, and if the number of dissolved OH- ions…

Q: Why do we want to know the pH?

A: pH is defined as the quantitative measure of the acidity or basicity of aqueous or other liquid…

Q: 12- 10- 8- 6- 4- 2- 0- 20 40 60 80 Volume of NaOH (mL) Hd

A: The titration curve is the graphical representation of pH. The pH is greater than 7 for weak acid…

Q: Which of the following has the compounds shown in the correct order of decreasing acidity (i.e.,…

A: Step 1: • Let's understand step by step: 1) Acidic Behavior: A compound is considered acidic if it…

Q: As pH increases, there is increasingly more H+ than OH-

A: The pH of a solution is the log of hydrogen ion concentration with a negative sign. pH = -log (H+)…

Q: Explain thoroughly the Buffering Action of following Biological or Physiological Buffers: (a)…

A: Buffers are fluid mediums in the body that ensure a constant pH environment inside the body. The…

Q: What happens to pH of buffer solutions when small amounts of acid and base is added?

A: A buffer is a solution containing a strong acid and its conjugate base or a weak bases and its…

Q: Describe why the concentration of water should be nearly the same inside the cell and in the…

A: The movement of water molecules from higher concentration solution to lower concentration solution…

Q: Is the dissociation of water endothermic or exothermic?

A: The human body is 70 % water. Where water is an essential molecule for all the living being…

Q: Does the ph of NaOH increase, decrease, or have no change when added to water?

A: The term pH refers to the hydrogen potential. It decides whether a solution is acidic or basic. The…

Q: why is the different pH value of tap water and rainwater?

A: pH pH is a scale of measurement, which indicates the nature of a solution (acidic, basic or neutral)…

Q: if pH level of solution changes from pH 5 to pH 2, how much acidity increased in that solution and…

A: pH is the scale that indicates whether an aqueous solution is acidic or basic.  Mathematically, pH =…

Q: Determine main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance with compensation (if there is one)

A: Alkalosis and acidosis are the main two types of acid bases imbalance. Both acidosis as well as…

Q: Why does a lower salinity of water increase the solubility of gas?

A: Factors which influence the  solubility of a gas in water are as follows:  Temperature decreases…

Q: What is meant, in terms of concentration of H+ and OH- ions, if we say a solution has a neutral pH?

A: pH is defined as negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration in a medium. pH is the measure of…

Q: You have a buffer with a pH of 10. You add a little bit of weak acid. What most likely will happen?…

A: A buffer solution resists changes in its pH when small quantities of acid or base are added to it.…

Q: How can the concentration of water in a solution be decreased

A: Concentration of water molecules are generally expressed as molarities. Pure water has a…

Q: How are different pH levels maintained in different places in the human body? Why are these pHs…

A: pH is used to quantify a basic or acidic substance. pH plays an important role in the human body…