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What is pH a measure of?
What is pH a measure of?
Which pH range indicates acidic solutions?
Which pH range indicates acidic solutions?
What is the physiological pH of body fluids?
What is the physiological pH of body fluids?
What is the purpose of a buffer solution?
What is the purpose of a buffer solution?
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Study Notes
pH Measurement
- pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.
- pH measures the acidity or basicity of a solution.
Acidic Solutions
- A pH range of 0-7 indicates acidic solutions.
- The lower the pH, the more acidic the solution.
Physiological pH
- The physiological pH of body fluids is 7.4, which is slightly alkaline.
Buffer Solutions
- The purpose of a buffer solution is to resist changes in pH when an acid or base is added.
- Buffer solutions maintain a relatively constant pH despite changes in the solution.
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Test your knowledge of pH and buffer solutions with this quiz. Explore the concepts of acidity, alkalinity, acidosis, and alkalosis, as well as the composition and function of buffer solutions in maintaining pH stability in different systems.