8 Questions
Which pH value indicates an acidic solution?
pH < 7
What is pH a measure of?
Concentration of hydrogen ions
What is the physiological pH of body fluids?
pH = 7.45
What is the function of a buffer solution?
To resist changes in pH
Which combination can form a buffer solution?
Weak acid and its salt
Which combination can form a buffer solution?
Acetic acid & Sodium acetate
Under what conditions does acidosis occur in the blood?
When the blood pH is below 7.45
What is the relationship between buffering capacity and pH?
Buffering capacity is highest when the pH is near the pKa
Test your knowledge about pH and buffer solutions with this quiz. Learn about the measurement of acidity or basicity, physiological pH of body fluids, acidosis, alkalosis, and the properties of buffer solutions.
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