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What is the ideal solvent with respect to life?

  • Ethanol
  • Water (correct)
  • Methanol
  • Acetone
  • Which concentration measurement is defined as the number of moles of solute in one kilogram of solvent?

  • Molarity
  • Molality (correct)
  • Weight percent
  • Mass concentration
  • What is the mass concentration defined as?

  • Mass of solute per unit of volume (correct)
  • Mass of solute per mass of solution
  • Volume of solute per volume of solution
  • Number of moles of solute in one liter of solution
  • What characteristic distinguishes a colloid from a solution and a crude particle?

    <p>Particle size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of solution contains proteins and lipoproteins?

    <p>Colloid solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process used to separate erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field?

    <p>Sedimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does increased sedimentation of erythrocytes in a gravitation field indicate?

    <p>Inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of moles of solute in one liter of solution defined as?

    <p>Molarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of water allows it to dissolve salts, acids, and bases?

    <p>High polarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic movement of particles in a colloid solution?

    <p>Brownian motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process used to separate erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field?

    <p>Sedimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic movement of particles in a crude solution?

    <p>Very slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation representing osmotic pressure?

    <p>$\pi = iRTc$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences cellular osmolarity?

    <p>Intracellular osmolarity sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution has an osmotic pressure higher than that of human blood plasma?

    <p>Hypertonic solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of osmolarity?

    <p>The concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do electrolytes do in water?

    <p>Dissociate into ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do acid-base reactions involve?

    <p>Exchange of protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range of pancreatic juice?

    <p>7.5 - 8.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prevent significant changes in pH after the addition of acids and bases?

    <p>Buffer solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do buffer systems in human blood help maintain?

    <p>Stable pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which buffer system acts to regulate excess H+ and OH- ions?

    <p>Hydrogencarbonate buffer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the process of osmosis and give an example of its occurrence in biological systems.

    <p>Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules across a semipermeable membrane to equalize the concentration of solute on both sides. An example of osmosis in biological systems is the movement of water into and out of cells to maintain the cell's internal environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define osmotic pressure and provide the equation representing it.

    <p>Osmotic pressure is represented by $π = iRTc$, where i is the number of particles formed from one molecule of solute, R is the universal gas constant, T is the thermodynamic temperature, and c is the molar concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors that influence cellular osmolarity?

    <p>Cellular osmolarity is influenced by intracellular osmolarity sources, including small charged/polar inorganic ions and biopolymers, with the highest contribution coming from bound ions and molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions in terms of osmotic pressure.

    <p>Isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions have osmotic pressures identical to, higher than, and lower than that of human blood plasma, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of osmolarity and its relevance in solutions of electrolytes.

    <p>Osmolarity is the concentration of osmotically active particles and can be calculated for solutions of electrolytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are electrolytes, and how do they impact solutions in water?

    <p>Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in water, leading to ionic strength and interactions that cannot be described by ion concentrations alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enumerate the different types of chemical reactions in aqueous solutions and provide examples of each.

    <p>Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions include acid-base reactions (e.g., HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O), oxidation-reduction reactions (e.g., Fe2+ + Cu2+ → Fe3+ + Cu), precipitation reactions (e.g., AgNO3 + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO3), and complex reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the characteristics of acid-base reactions and provide the pH range of body fluids.

    <p>Acid-base reactions involve the exchange of protons, and the pH of body fluids varies, ranging from 0.9 in gastric juice to 8.0 in pancreatic juice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is pH calculated for acids and bases, and what distinguishes strong acids and bases from weak ones?

    <p>pH can be calculated for acids and bases, with strong acids and bases having simplified formulas compared to weak acids and bases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of salt hydrolysis and its impact on pH. Additionally, describe the role of buffer solutions in preventing pH changes.

    <p>Salt hydrolysis results in different pH effects based on the strength of the acid and base, and buffer solutions can prevent significant changes in pH after the addition of acids and bases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the buffer systems present in human blood, and how do they contribute to maintaining a stable pH?

    <p>Human blood has buffer systems such as hydrogencarbonate, phosphate, and plasma proteins, which help maintain a stable pH. The hydrogencarbonate buffer system acts to regulate excess $H^+$ and $OH^-$ ions and can be calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define molarity and molality and provide the respective units for each concentration measurement.

    <p>Molarity is the number of moles of solute in one liter of solution (mol/l, M), while molality is the number of moles of solute in one kilogram of solvent (mol/kg).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four characteristics of water that make it an ideal solvent with respect to life? Provide a brief explanation for each characteristic.

    <p>The four characteristics of water that make it an ideal solvent with respect to life are: high polarity (allowing for the solubility of salts, acids, bases, and many organic substances), high dielectric constant (facilitating the dissolution of polar solutes), relative high boiling temperature, and high heat capacity (which allows water to absorb and release large amounts of heat with minimal temperature change).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between mass concentration, weight percent, and volume percent. Provide a brief explanation of each.

    <p>Mass concentration is the mass of solute per unit of volume (e.g. g/l) and is used for substances which do not have a defined composition (e.g. proteins, nucleic acids). Weight percent (w/w) is the mass of solute per mass of solution multiplied by 100, while volume percent (v/v) is the volume of solute per volume of solution multiplied by 100.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the characteristics of solutions based on their particle size, particle movement, thermal motion, and filter ability.

    <p>Solutions can be categorized as analytic (particle size &lt; 1 nm, very fast particle movement, Brownian motion thermal motion, and ability to pass through all kinds of filters), colloid (particle size 1-1000 nm, very fast particle movement, Brownian motion thermal motion, and inability to pass through membrane filters), or crude (particle size &gt; 1000 nm, very slow particle movement, any diffusion thermal motion, and inability to pass through membrane filters).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the separation of erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field and explain its significance.

    <p>The separation of erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field can be observed using the FW – Fahraeus–Westergren test, which involves the sedimentation of erythrocytes. Increased values might indicate inflammation or cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of blood as a solution, including its categorization as an analytic, colloid, or crude solution.

    <p>Blood can be categorized as an analytic solution (containing ions, nutrients, and metabolites), a colloid solution (containing proteins and lipoproteins), or a crude solution (containing erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define osmotic pressure and explain its significance.

    <p>Osmotic pressure is the pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane. It is significant in biological systems for processes such as osmoregulation and maintenance of cell shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the characteristics of particle movement and filter ability for solutions categorized as colloid and crude.

    <p>In colloid solutions, the particle movement is very fast, and the filter ability is limited as these particles do not pass through membrane filters. In crude solutions, the particle movement is very slow, and the particles do not pass through membrane filters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the process and significance of sedimentation of erythrocytes in a gravitation field.

    <p>The sedimentation of erythrocytes in a gravitation field, such as observed in the FW – Fahraeus–Westergren test, can indicate conditions such as inflammation or cancer when the values are increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the characteristics and significance of water as an ideal solvent with respect to life.

    <p>Water's high polarity allows for the solubility of a wide range of substances, including salts, acids, bases, organic compounds, proteins, and nucleic acids. Its high dielectric constant and relative high boiling temperature contribute to its effectiveness as a solvent, while its high heat capacity allows it to absorb and release large amounts of heat with minimal temperature change, making it ideal for life-sustaining processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the characteristics of particle movement and filter ability for solutions categorized as analytic.

    <p>Analytic solutions have very fast particle movement and the ability to pass through all kinds of filters due to their small particle size and rapid particle motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of molarity and provide its unit of measurement.

    <p>Molarity is the number of moles of solute in one liter of solution, and its unit of measurement is mol/l or M.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the process and significance of the separation of erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field.

    <p>The separation of erythrocytes from plasma in a gravitation field, such as observed in the FW – Fahraeus–Westergren test, can provide diagnostic information related to conditions such as inflammation or cancer when the sedimentation values are increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Diffusion, Osmosis, and Osmotic Pressure

    • Diffusion is the spontaneous movement of solute particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
    • Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules across a semipermeable membrane to equalize the concentration of solute on both sides.
    • Osmotic pressure is represented by π = iRTc, where i is the number of particles formed from one molecule of solute, R is the universal gas constant, T is the thermodynamic temperature, and c is the molar concentration.
    • Cellular osmolarity is influenced by intracellular osmolarity sources, including small charged/polar anorganic ions and biopolymers, with the highest contribution coming from bound ions and molecules.
    • Isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions have osmotic pressures identical to, higher than, and lower than that of human blood plasma, respectively.
    • Osmolarity is the concentration of osmotically active particles and can be calculated for solutions of electrolytes.
    • Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in water, leading to ionic strength and interactions that cannot be described by ion concentrations alone.
    • Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions include acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, precipitation reactions, and complex reactions.
    • Acid-base reactions involve the exchange of protons, and the pH of body fluids varies, ranging from 0.9 in gastric juice to 8.0 in pancreatic juice.
    • pH can be calculated for acids and bases, with strong acids and bases having simplified formulas compared to weak acids and bases.
    • Salt hydrolysis results in different pH effects based on the strength of the acid and base, and buffer solutions can prevent significant changes in pH after the addition of acids and bases.
    • Human blood has buffer systems such as hydrogencarbonate, phosphate, and plasma proteins, which help maintain a stable pH. The hydrogencarbonate buffer system acts to regulate excess H+ and OH- ions and can be calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation.

    Diffusion, Osmosis, and Osmotic Pressure

    • Diffusion is the spontaneous movement of solute particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
    • Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules across a semipermeable membrane to equalize the concentration of solute on both sides.
    • Osmotic pressure is represented by π = iRTc, where i is the number of particles formed from one molecule of solute, R is the universal gas constant, T is the thermodynamic temperature, and c is the molar concentration.
    • Cellular osmolarity is influenced by intracellular osmolarity sources, including small charged/polar anorganic ions and biopolymers, with the highest contribution coming from bound ions and molecules.
    • Isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions have osmotic pressures identical to, higher than, and lower than that of human blood plasma, respectively.
    • Osmolarity is the concentration of osmotically active particles and can be calculated for solutions of electrolytes.
    • Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in water, leading to ionic strength and interactions that cannot be described by ion concentrations alone.
    • Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions include acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, precipitation reactions, and complex reactions.
    • Acid-base reactions involve the exchange of protons, and the pH of body fluids varies, ranging from 0.9 in gastric juice to 8.0 in pancreatic juice.
    • pH can be calculated for acids and bases, with strong acids and bases having simplified formulas compared to weak acids and bases.
    • Salt hydrolysis results in different pH effects based on the strength of the acid and base, and buffer solutions can prevent significant changes in pH after the addition of acids and bases.
    • Human blood has buffer systems such as hydrogencarbonate, phosphate, and plasma proteins, which help maintain a stable pH. The hydrogencarbonate buffer system acts to regulate excess H+ and OH- ions and can be calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation.

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