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What is the primary focus of biochemistry?
What is the primary focus of biochemistry?
- The interaction between different animal species
- The study of chemical processes in living organisms (correct)
- The evolution of species
- The study of human anatomy
Which of the following biological macromolecules is NOT mentioned in the context of biochemistry?
Which of the following biological macromolecules is NOT mentioned in the context of biochemistry?
- Enzymes (correct)
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins
- Lipids
Why is water considered an ideal biological solvent?
Why is water considered an ideal biological solvent?
- It has a high boiling point
- It can facilitate biochemical reactions (correct)
- It is the most abundant liquid on Earth
- It can dissolve any substance
Which two elements form the water molecule?
Which two elements form the water molecule?
What role do buffers play in biological systems?
What role do buffers play in biological systems?
Which statement about acids and bases reflects the Brønsted–Lowry theory?
Which statement about acids and bases reflects the Brønsted–Lowry theory?
What shape does a water molecule resemble?
What shape does a water molecule resemble?
In which field is biochemistry NOT typically applied?
In which field is biochemistry NOT typically applied?
What characterizes a strong base?
What characterizes a strong base?
Which of the following is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
Which of the following is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
What happens to a proton (H+) in water according to the provided content?
What happens to a proton (H+) in water according to the provided content?
Which of the following is NOT a strong base?
Which of the following is NOT a strong base?
What indicator turns pink in the presence of a base?
What indicator turns pink in the presence of a base?
In the Brønsted-Lowry concept, what role does water play when it accepts a proton from hydrochloric acid?
In the Brønsted-Lowry concept, what role does water play when it accepts a proton from hydrochloric acid?
Which statement regarding strong electrolytes is true?
Which statement regarding strong electrolytes is true?
What is the process called when a Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton to a base?
What is the process called when a Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton to a base?
What is the primary characteristic of a strong acid?
What is the primary characteristic of a strong acid?
Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?
Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?
Which compound is an example of a strong base?
Which compound is an example of a strong base?
What property allows water to act as a transport medium?
What property allows water to act as a transport medium?
Which of the following ions are produced when hydrogen chloride dissolves in water?
Which of the following ions are produced when hydrogen chloride dissolves in water?
Which group of metals primarily forms Arrhenius bases?
Which group of metals primarily forms Arrhenius bases?
What is the role of water in temperature regulation within biological systems?
What is the role of water in temperature regulation within biological systems?
Why do acids produce a sour taste?
Why do acids produce a sour taste?
What is the pH value of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of $1.0 \times 10^{-2} \ M$?
What is the pH value of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of $1.0 \times 10^{-2} \ M$?
How does pH change in relation to hydronium ion concentration?
How does pH change in relation to hydronium ion concentration?
If solution A has a pH of 2.00, which of the following solutions has a 10x lower [H3O+] concentration than solution A?
If solution A has a pH of 2.00, which of the following solutions has a 10x lower [H3O+] concentration than solution A?
What is the pOH of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of $4.0 \times 10^{-3} \ M$?
What is the pOH of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of $4.0 \times 10^{-3} \ M$?
In a buffered solution, what role does the acid play when a base is added?
In a buffered solution, what role does the acid play when a base is added?
What must be true about the acid and base present in a buffer solution?
What must be true about the acid and base present in a buffer solution?
What is the pH of a solution with a hydronium concentration of $5 \times 10^{-8} \ M$?
What is the pH of a solution with a hydronium concentration of $5 \times 10^{-8} \ M$?
What is the hydronium ion concentration in a solution with a pH of 4.00?
What is the hydronium ion concentration in a solution with a pH of 4.00?
What is the primary characteristic of buffer solutions?
What is the primary characteristic of buffer solutions?
Which combination can create a buffer solution?
Which combination can create a buffer solution?
Which statement about the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is true?
Which statement about the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is true?
What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?
What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?
What effect does a pH below 6.8 have on cells?
What effect does a pH below 6.8 have on cells?
In the buffer solution consisting of 0.15mol NH4Cl and 1.5mol NH3, what is being calculated?
In the buffer solution consisting of 0.15mol NH4Cl and 1.5mol NH3, what is being calculated?
Why are buffer solutions important in biological systems?
Why are buffer solutions important in biological systems?
Which component is NOT typically part of a buffer solution?
Which component is NOT typically part of a buffer solution?
Study Notes
pH Equation
- pH is calculated using the equation: pH = -log[H3O+]
- For example: pH = -log[1.0×10−2] = 2.00
- pH is a logarithmic scale: A change of one pH unit corresponds to a tenfold change in [H3O+]
pH Solutions
- Solution A: pH = 2.00
- Solution B: pH = 3.00
- Solution C: pH = 4.00
- Solution A has a [H3O+] concentration 10x higher than B and 100x higher than C.
Calculating pH
- To determine the pH of solutions:
- [H3O+] = 1.0×10−5 M
- [H3O+] = 5 × 10−8 M
Calculating pH & pOH
- The [H3O+] concentration in a solution is 4.0×10−3 M
- Calculate the pH of the solution.
- Calculate the pOH of the solution.
- The [OH−] concentration in a solution is 5.3×10−4 M.
- Calculate the pOH of the solution.
- Calculate the pH of the solution.
Buffers
- A buffer solution maintains the pH of a solution by neutralizing added acid or base.
- To achieve this, a buffer contains an acid to react with added OH− and a base to react with added H3O+.
- The acid and base must not be able to neutralize each other.
- Most buffer solutions consist of nearly equal concentrations of:
- Weak Acid and the Salt Containing its Conjugate Base
- Weak Base and the Salt Containing its Conjugate Acid
Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
- This equation can be used to calculate the pH of a buffer solution.
Sample Problem
- What is the pH of a solution consisting of 0.75M H𝐶2𝐻3𝑂2 and 0.50M 𝑁𝑎𝐶2𝐻3𝑂2?
Exercise
- What is the pH of a solution consisting of 0.15mol 𝑁𝐻4𝐶𝑙 and 1.5mol N𝐻3?
- The Kb of 𝑁𝐻3 is 1.8𝑥10−5.
Buffers in Blood
- Normal arterial blood pH ranges from 7.35–7.45.
- If the pH falls below 6.8 or rises above 8.0, cells cannot function properly and death may result.
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Test your understanding of pH calculations and the concepts related to hydronium ion concentration. This quiz covers topics such as logarithmic scales, the relationship between pH and pOH, and the role of buffer solutions in maintaining pH balance. Ideal for chemistry students looking to solidify their knowledge of acid-base chemistry.