pH basics
pH measures this....
Wether a solution is and acid or a base
A 3 on the pH scale is a....
Strong acid
This is the pH of water
What is 7
Give an example of how a strong acid or base can damage the body.
Burns, damage to the lungs, throat or eyes.
A pH of 10 would indicate a ..
Strong base
The pH of blood is 7.3 to 7.4, this is slightly....
basic
What is an other word for basic?
Alkaline
A pH of 4 is this many times stronger than a pH 5
This is the range of the pH scale:
1-14
More OH- ions in a solution indicate a(n)...
base
Weak acids or bases that prevent sudden changes in pH
What are buffers