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What is the ion product of water (Kw) at 25 °C?
What does a high concentration of H+ ions indicate about a solution?
If the concentration of OH- in a solution is 0.1M, what is the concentration of H+ in the same solution?
What is the pH of a solution with a H+ concentration of $1.3 x 10^{-4} $ M?
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What pH corresponds to a neutral solution at 25 °C?
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What does the pH scale represent?
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How does a change of one unit on the pH scale affect H+ concentration?
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What is the physiological pH range for most body fluids?
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What is the concentration of the acetate ion in the solution?
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Which of the following ranges represents acidosis in arterial blood pH?
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How does the pH of venous blood compare to arterial blood?
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What is the pKa value of acetic acid?
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Which acid is primarily produced by the liver during metabolism?
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What effect does pH have on enzymes in the body?
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What is the daily equivalent of H+ produced by cellular metabolism?
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Why is it critical to maintain blood pH within the normal range?
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What does a larger value of Ka indicate about a weak acid?
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What is the correct relationship of pH, pKa, and concentrations of acid and its conjugate base in a buffer solution?
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During the titration of a weak acid, what is the primary purpose of adding sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a buffer solution?
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What would be the pH of a buffer solution made with 0.1 moles of acetic acid and 0.1 moles of sodium acetate, given that the pKa of acetic acid is 4.76?
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In the context of weak acids, what does a smaller value of pKa indicate?
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What approach typically determines the amount of a weak acid in a solution?
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Which of the following describes a weak acid's behavior in solution?
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What defines a polar molecule in terms of its charge distribution?
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What is the nature of Van der Waals interactions?
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Which statement accurately describes a hydrogen bond?
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What property of atoms plays a crucial role in determining molecular polarity?
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How much energy is generally required to break a mole of C—C single bonds?
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What factors influence the strength of chemical bonds?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding hydrogen-bond donors and acceptors?
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What defines bond energy in relation to chemical bonds?
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What is the first line of defense in acid-base homeostasis?
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Which component serves as the proton acceptor in the bicarbonate buffer system?
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What pH range does the phosphate buffer system effectively resist changes in?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the two most common chemical buffer groups?
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What role does lactic acid play in pH homeostasis according to the bicarbonate buffer system?
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Which protein is known to effectively buffer near neutral pH due to its side chain?
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Blood buffer systems primarily regulate pH by which mechanism?
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Which buffer system is primarily active in extracellular fluids and cytoplasmic compartments in mammals?
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Study Notes
Types of Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bond: Involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
- Covalent Bond: Electrons are shared between atoms.
- Hydrogen Bond: Interaction between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to another atom and a pair of nonbonded electrons on a separate atom, usually Oxygen or Nitrogen.
The Strength of Chemical Bonds
- Bond Energy (E): The amount of energy needed to break a mole of molecules into individual atoms.
- Factors affecting bond strength:
- Atom Size: Smaller atoms form stronger bonds.
- Electronegativity: Higher electronegativity difference between atoms leads to stronger bonds.
- Bond Length: Shorter bonds are generally stronger.
The Importance of Noncovalent Interactions in Biochemistry
- Noncovalent interactions are vital for maintaining the structure and function of biological molecules.
- Types include: Van Der Waals Interactions, Hydrogen Bonds, and Ionic Interactions.
Molecular Polarity
- Electronegativity: An atom's tendency to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.
- Polar Molecule: A molecule with a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end due to uneven electron distribution.
- Factors affecting polarity:
- Presence of polar covalent bonds.
- Shape of the molecule.
The Nature of Noncovalent Interactions
- These interactions are weaker than covalent bonds but crucial in biochemistry.
- They influence the structure, stability, and function of biological molecules.
Van Der Waals Interactions
- Driven by temporary fluctuations in electron distribution, leading to weak attractions between molecules.
- They are the weakest among intermolecular forces.
- Example: Stacking of benzene rings.
Hydrogen Bond
- Hydrogen Bond Donor: The atom to which hydrogen is directly bonded.
- Hydrogen Bond Acceptor: The atom with a nonbonded electron pair that attracts the hydrogen.
- Strongest of noncovalent interactions.
- Essential for protein folding and DNA structure.
Energies of Some Noncovalent Interactions in Biomolecules
- Breaking a mole of C-C single bonds requires approximately 350 kJ of energy.
- Breaking a mole of C-H bonds requires around 410 kJ of energy.
Kw, the Ion Product
- Describes the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of water into hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).
- Kw is 10^-14 at 25 °C.
- Acidic Solutions: Higher H+ concentration.
- Basic Solutions: Lower H+ concentration, and therefore a higher OH- concentration.
Worked Example-1
- The concentration of H+ in a solution of 0.1M NaOH is 10^-13 M.
The pH Scale and the Physiological pH Range
- pH: The negative logarithm to the base 10 of the hydrogen ion concentration.
- Used to express hydrogen ion concentration more conveniently.
- Physiological pH range: 6.5 - 8.0 for most body fluids.
Worked Example-2
- The concentration of OH- in a solution with an H+ concentration of 1.3 x 10^-4 M is 7.7 x 10^-11 M.
Worked Example-3
- The pH of a 0.02M sodium hydroxide solution is 12.3.
pH Scale is Logarithmic
- A one-unit change in pH represents a tenfold change in H+ concentration.
pH Values Seen in Clinical Practice
- Values outside the physiological range can be indicative of clinical conditions.
Weak Acid and Base Equilibria: Ka and pKa
- Ka: The acid dissociation constant, reflecting the strength of an acid.
- pKa: The negative logarithm of Ka.
- A smaller pKa value indicates a stronger acid.
Some Weak Acids and Their Conjugate Bases
- Examples of weak acids and their corresponding conjugate bases are given.
The Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
- Helps calculate the pH of a buffer solution.
- pH = pKa + log ([A-]/[HA]): Indicates the relationship between pH, pKa, and the ratio of the concentrations of the conjugate base ([A-]) and the weak acid ([HA]).
Titration of Weak Acids
- A technique used to determine the amount of acid in a solution by adding a strong base until neutralization.
- Using an indicator dye or a pH meter to monitor the neutralization process.
Buffer Solutions
- Mixtures of a weak acid and its conjugate base (or a weak base and its conjugate acid), which resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.
- Crucial for maintaining stable pH in biological systems.
Worked Example-4
- The pH of a buffer solution containing 0.1 moles each of acetic acid and sodium acetate in 1 liter of water, with a pKa of 4.76, is 4.76.
The Body & pH
- Homeostasis of pH: Tightly controlled in biological systems.
- Normal pH range: 7.35 - 7.45 for arterial blood.
- Venous blood is slightly more acidic than arterial due to higher CO2 levels.
- pH deviations from the normal range can have severe health consequences.
Why is it Important to Maintain pH of Blood Within the Normal Range?
- Most enzymes function optimally within a narrow pH range.
- Acid-base balance affects electrolyte levels, hormone function, and synaptic transmission.
- Acidosis (pH below 7.35) and alkalosis (pH above 7.45) can lead to serious health problems.
The Body & pH
- Acids Produced by Metabolism: Lipids, proteins, and cellular metabolism produce significant amounts of acids.
- Major Sources of Acids: CO2, organic acids (ketones and lactate), and inorganic acids (sulfate and phosphate).
- Main Systems for Acid Removal: Lungs (CO2), liver (organic acids), and kidneys (inorganic acids).
Body Defence Against Changes in pH (Acid-Base Homeostasis)
- First Line of Defence: Chemical buffer systems (bicarbonate buffer system, non-bicarbonate buffer system - Hb, proteins, phosphate).
- Second Line of Defence: Physiological mechanisms (respiratory system - CO2 removal)
- Third Line of Defence: Renal mechanisms (kidney - excretion of acids and reabsorption of bicarbonate).
Buffering Against pH Changes in Biological Systems
- Bicarbonate Buffer System: The most important buffer system in blood plasma, comprised of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3-), which act as a proton donor and acceptor, respectively.
- Non-Bicarbonate Buffer Systems: Include protein, hemoglobin, and phosphate buffer systems, which contribute to pH regulation.
The Bicarbonate Buffer System
- Composed of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) and plays a crucial role in blood pH regulation.
Lactic Acid and pH
- Bicarbonate buffer system removes protons generated during anaerobic glycolysis, leading to the formation of water and CO2 which is expelled through the lungs.
The Phosphate Buffer System
- Effective within a pH range of approximately 5.9 to 7.9, primarily in intracellular fluids and the extracellular fluid.
Protein Buffer Systems
- Proteins in the cytoplasm act as buffers due to the presence of amino acid side chains with weak acid or base properties, like histidine.
- They resist changes in pH near neutral.
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Explore the different types of chemical bonds, including ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds. Understand bond strength factors like atom size and electronegativity, and discover the significance of noncovalent interactions in biochemistry. Test your knowledge with this informative quiz.
