Contrast acids and bases, and discuss their properties.

Q: Describe the pH scale and the properties of acids and bases

A: Autoionization of water is a process through which water molecules generate hydrogen ions and…

Q: Define salt

A: Salt is a chemical compound consisting of an ionic assembly of an ionic assembly of cations and…

Q: Define the terms acidic, basic, acid, and base. Also define pH and describe the relationship…

A: Acid: Acids were described by Arrhenius as compounds containing hydrogen which upon addition to…

Q: classify proteins based on composition .

A: Proteins are the polymers of amino acids. protein contains carbon , hydrogen , Oxygen and nitrogen…

Q: Molecules that can behave as an acid or as a base are called _____________.

A: A molecule that can donate a hydrogen ion or a proton in the solution or can pair up with an…

Q: Define and distinguish between matter, elements, and compounds.

A: Matter, element and compound, these three things form the universe.

Q: the making and breaking of chemical bonds is called

A: A chemical bond is defined as an attraction present between the atoms either due to electron sharing…

Q: . define acid and base and interpret the pH scale;

A: pH is considered as the potential or power of hydrogen ion.

Q: Distinguish between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds

A: Biochemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of chemical processes related to the…

Q: Compare the characteristics of an acid, a base, and a salt.

A: Acid is a chemical compound which is naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and can be derived…

Q: Why should we study the strength of acids and bases?

A: Acids and bases are 2 very common  terms we ,hear in our daily life. These 2 are present in every…

Q: Identify functional groups and give some examples.

A: Organic molecules are chemical compounds that has both carbon and hydrogen atoms. All organisms use…

Q: Explain the diferences between covalent and ionic bonds.

A: The study of chemical reactions that occurs within living organisms is called biochemistry. This…

Q: Distinguish between acids and bases, and explain their role in pH

A: Acids are the substances that provide hydrogen ion. Bases are the substances that provides hydroxide…

Q: Define pH and give some examples.

A: pH:             pH ~ depicts about the 'potential of hydrogen' or 'power of hydrogen'      Which…

Q: Describe the pH scale and how it was derived; define acid, base,and neutral levels.

A: pH is an important quantity that reflects the chemical conditions of a solution. The pH can control…

Q: Distinguish between a hydrogen ion and a hydroxide ion

A: Water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms and an oxygen atom. It dissociates into two ions.…

Q: Describe ionization and distinguish between anions and cations.

A: Ion, is any atom or group of atoms with electric charges positive or negative.

Q: Compare an element and a compound.

A: A chemical element is the substance, whose all atoms have same number of protons that means all of…

Q: Discuss the structures and functions of nucleic acids.

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. An organism may be unicellular or multicellular. The…

Q: How are salts related to acids and bases?

A: In biochemistry, acid can be described as a substance that can donate hydrogen ions when dissolved…

Q: Why is it important to study the strength of acids and bases?

A: Any hydrogen-containing substance capable of transferring a proton (hydrogen ion) to another…

Q: Distinguish between the two categories of acids in the body.

A: An acid is defined as a substance that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair…

Q: Explain how buffers maintain the pH of solutions

A: Buffer systems serve critical functions in both natural and laboratory environments. In nature, they…

Q: Hydrophobic substances such as vegetable oil are

A: A hydrophobic colloid is something that does not dissolve, mix with, or moisten when exposed to…

Q: Discuss the significance of ph?

A: pH is defined as the negative logarithmic concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. So, pH…

Q: Explain the structure of nucleic acids to relate it to their reactions and functions?

A: Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotide monomeric units. The nucleotide is made up of a pentose…

Q: Explain the role of DNA and RNA in nucleic acid.

A: Nucleic acids are the large molecules that make up our genetic material. They are composed of two…

Q: list the physical properties of fats and oils and explain why they are different.

A: Fats and oil are a group of organic compounds called lipids. These are naturally occurring esters…

Q: Decide whether the following are chemical or physical mixtures.

A: The matters are everything around the ecosystem. The matters must have some weight and it has to…

Q: Distinguish between hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances

A: Introduction: Water is essential for the growth and survival of all species. Two hydrogen atoms and…

Q: pH represents the:

A: Answer - pH stands for potential of hydrogen and it is calculated as negative logarithm of hydrogen…

Q: Classify a molecule as organic or inorganic when given a molecular formula

A: The molecular formula of a compound signifies the actual number and type of atoms present in a…

Q: Compare and contrast an acid from a base.

A: Acid and base both are chemical compounds that react to form water and salt by the neutralization…

Q: describe the distinguishing characteristics of the three classes of essential chemical elements in…

A: There are 3 classes of essential chemical  elements present in the body namely major elements, minor…

Q: Decide whether the following are elements, molecules, or compounds.

A: Elements  Elements are pure chemical substances. They consist of  only one kind of atom.…

Q: Name the inorganic substances common in body fluids

A: Compounds, which are associated with life and life processes, depend on carbon (C) atoms. These are…

Q: Explain why oil does not dissolve in water ?

A: Introduction  Water is a gaseous, liquid, or solid material that is made up of the chemical elements…

Q: Compare and contrast the structure of lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and proteins (with…

A: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids are biomolecules that are important for the…

Q: identify the properties of ionic compounds and explain how the nature of the ionic bond is reflected…

A: Introduction- Elements present in the bond create higher differences which formed an ionic bond. The…

Q: Distinguish between polar and ionic compounds.

A: A polar bond is formed due to sharing of electrons and ionic bonds are formed by a complete…

Q: Describe the way an ionic solid dissolves in water

A: Ionic compounds are ones that are made up of oppositely charged atoms, known as ions, that are…

Q: Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds

A: All matter is made of molecules and atoms. Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. The…