Which Latin word is the word acid derived from? What does that Latin word mean? Why is relying only on this definition not a good way to define acids?

Q: What is significant about this molecule?

A: Plasma membrane is the outermost covering in all the living cells.

Q: the first step in the test for a lipid is to add ethanol and propanone .what do this step do?

A: Lipids are organic molecules that contain hydrocarbons. These contain fats, hormones, oils, some…

Q: Why Cyanide Is So Deadly?

A: Introduction: Cyanide is a chemical compound that is poisonous in nature. It is lighter than air and…

Q: If a less concentrated initial solution of socium bicarbonate was used in beaker C, would that…

A: The reaction between an acid and base is called a neutralization reaction. The product obtained is a…

Q: What determines a molecule’s solubility or lack of solubility inwater?

A: Solubility is defined as the property of different substances ( including, solid, liquid, gas) known…

Q: why is water important in biochemistry?

A: Water is made up of two small, positively charged hydrogen atoms and one massive, negatively charged…

Q: What is the ideal pH range?

A: higher concentrations of H+ ions

Q: What would happen to the pH of your soap if you washed the precipitated soap in twice as much volume…

A: pH is the expression of negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration in a solute or solvent. pH…

Q: What is the role of a buffer in living organisms?

A: Homeostasis is a kind of "self-regulating" process by which the biological systems maintain their…

Q: What is the significance of pH value? What makes something basic vs acidic?

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

Q: What is the correct abbreviation for this molecule? H,C NH

A: Nucleotide is the monomer unit of the nucleic acid. A nucleotide is formed when a sugar molecule, a…

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: What is a pH buffer and why are they important?

A: pH is the force of hydrogen or the capability of hydrogen. which is utilized to gauge the sharpness…

Q: What are the physical properties of water of physiological importance? Explain

A: Water is a universal solvent with chemical formula H2O which is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one…

Q: Which solution is more acidic, one with a pH of 4 or a pH of 5? What is the concentration of H+ ions…

A: The pH is the power of Hydrogen and is used as a measure of the acidic or basic character of a…

Q: Ordinary table salt is sodium chloride. What is baking soda?

A: Baking soda is chemically sodium bicarbonate. Its chemical formula is NaHCO3

Q: Which is the stronger acid, ethanol or phenol?

A: An acid is a substance which is sour in taste and releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in an…

Q: what is a hydration number

A: Hydration refers to the interaction of a molecule or substance with water. Water interacts with…

Q: Why does the addition of acid have so much less of an effect on the pH of blood than it does on the…

A: Blood has a pH of around 7.4 to 7.6. The pH of the water is around 7.0. Blood is composed of red…

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: What is diluted acid

A: Acids are compounds containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal. Acid dissolve in water to…

Q: What are buffers and why is it important in biochemistry?

A: Any solution that resists the change in acidity and basicity of the solution. It helps in…

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: How can a neutral salt be formed from acids and bases?

A: Salts are formed when an acid combines with a base.

Q: What are the differences and similarities of an acid and a base? What are some examples of each?

A: Acid is any substance which is capable of donating hydrogen ions in the solution where as base is…

Q: What are saturated acids?

A: Introduction: Lipids are organic compounds that are water-insoluble but soluble in organic solvents…

Q: What happens to pH of buffer solutions when small amounts of acid and base is added?

A: A buffer is a solution containing a strong acid and its conjugate base or a weak bases and its…

Q: What happens when hydrochloric acid is dissolved in water?

A: Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, on dilution in water the hydrochloric acid will dissociate into…

Q: what does ph mean

A: We have to define pH.

Q: why is water considered a vital ingredient of life?

A: Chemical formula for water is H2O. Water can exist in all the forms I.e liquid , solid and gas.…

Q: why is the different pH value of tap water and rainwater?

A: pH pH is a scale of measurement, which indicates the nature of a solution (acidic, basic or neutral)…

Q: if pH level of solution changes from pH 5 to pH 2, how much acidity increased in that solution and…

A: pH is the scale that indicates whether an aqueous solution is acidic or basic.  Mathematically, pH =…

Q: Another characteristic of modern buffers such as HEPES is that their pH changes little with changes…

A: Base and acid both interact with each other and form salt and water. They both are used in everyday…

Q: What happened to the pH when the cola and borax solution was added to the water? Explain

A: Answer.  When the cola was added to the water, the pH of the water went from neutral to acidic even…

Q: How to determine the relative concentration of H+ and OH- in a solution

A: There is a relationship between the [H+] ion and the [OH-] ion and just like that between the pH and…

Q: Why does water have such interesting and unique properties?

A: Water is required for sustaining life. Water dissolves nutrients and gases. It acts as solvent for…

Q: What does an acid based reaction that doesn't contain carbonate or bicarbonate produce?

A: When an acid and a base are placed together, they react to neutralize the acid and base properties,…

Q: carbonic anhydride

A: Carbonic anhydride It is the acidic oxide of carbonic acid. It is colourless, odourless and…

Q: In excess of alkaloidal reagent, did the precipitate formed dissolve or not? What is  the evidence…

A: Alkaloid reagents such as tannic acid, potassium iodide, potassium ferrocyanide, or mercuric iodide…

Q: Could the amino acid glycine serve as the basis of a buffer system? If so, in what pH range would it…

A: The weak acid or weak base acts as a buffer system under certain circumstances. Glycine is neither…

Q: A solution with a low pH means what?

A: pH is the chemical parameter that influences the outcome of the chemical reaction. Different…

Q: What quality of zwitterions makes them desirable buffers?

A: A buffer is a solution that can withstand pH changes when acidic or basic components are added. It…

Q: Explain the difference in the melting points of the linoleic acid and linolenic acid:

A: The fatty acids are the compounds that are also present in the cell membranes and allow for the…

Q: What distinguishes a weak acid from a strong acid?

A: Base and acid both interact with each other and form salt and water. They both are used in everyday…

Q: The ph value of human blood is_____?

A: The maintenance of blood pH within the body is an essential for health. Multiple human body systems…

Q: Are naturally occurring pH buffers present in living organisms?

A: pH refers to the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in a solution. The pH scale ranges between 0 to 14…