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4 Cards in this Set
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Define: Acids |
-Compounds that dissociate in water to release H+ ions -Solution contains more H+ ions than OH- ions (pH < 7) |
2 points |
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Define: Bases |
-Compounds that dissociate in water to release OH- ions -Solution contains more OH- ions than H+ ions (pH > 7) |
2 points |
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Why is pH so important? |
If pH changes, it can cause enzymes to denature. |
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Define: Buffer |
-Prevents pH from changing in a substance -Either picks up or releases hydrogen ions OR hydroxide ions -ex. Carbonic acid, bicarbonate ion |
2 points, 2 examples |
