BUFFER SOLUTIONS - INTRODUCTION AND USES
BUFFER SOLUTIONS - INTRODUCTION AND USESDefinition SOLUTIONS which resist changes in pH whensmall quantities of acid or alkali are added. TypesAcidic BUFFER (pH < 7) weak acid + its sodium or potassium salt ethanoic acid sodium ethanoateAlkaline BUFFER (pH > 7) weak base + its chloride ammonia ammonium chlorideBiologicalUsesIn biological systems (saliva, stomach, and blood) it is essential that the pH stays constant in order for any processes to work properly. Most enzymes work best atparticular pH the pH of blood is normally about If the pH varies by it can lead to unconsciousness and coma carbon dioxide produced by respiration can increase the acidity of blood byforming H+ ions in aqueous solution CO2(aq) + H2O(aq) H+(aq) + HCO3 (aq) the presence of hydrogencarbonate ions in blood removes excess H+H+(aq) + HCO3 (aq) H2CO3(aq) (equivalent to CO2 in water) Other uses
BUFFER SOLUTIONS - INTRODUCTION AND USES Definition “Solutions which resist changes in pH when small quantities of acid or alkali are added.” Types Acidic Buffer (pH < 7) weak acid + its sodium or potassium salt
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