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Water acts as a solvent primarily due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with biochemical molecules.
Water acts as a solvent primarily due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with biochemical molecules.
True
H₂SO₄/NaHSO₄ is considered an acidic buffer.
H₂SO₄/NaHSO₄ is considered an acidic buffer.
True
A pH meter measures the concentration of proteins in a solution.
A pH meter measures the concentration of proteins in a solution.
False
The bicarbonate buffer is the major blood buffer.
The bicarbonate buffer is the major blood buffer.
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A buffer can be created using a strong acid and its salt with a strong base.
A buffer can be created using a strong acid and its salt with a strong base.
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Study Notes
Water as a Solvent
- Water is the cell solvent due to its ability to dissolve various compounds.
- This is primarily because of hydrogen bond formation between water and biochemical molecules.
Acidic Buffer
- H₂CO₃/NaHCO₃ is an acidic buffer.
pH Meter
- A pH meter measures hydrogen ion (H⁺) concentration.
Major Blood Buffer
- The bicarbonate buffer is the major buffer in blood.
Buffer Formation
- Buffers are formed from a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts in biochemistry regarding water as a solvent, buffers, and pH measurement. Explore how water's properties enable it to dissolve compounds and understand the significance of buffers in biological systems, particularly the bicarbonate buffer in blood. Test your knowledge on these critical foundational topics.
