Reactions

Question 1

What are the four main types of chemical reactions that biological molecule undergo in cells

Answer 1

Neutralization
Oxidation- reduction
Condensation
Hydrolysis

Question 2

What is naturalization?

Answer 2

Neutralization is when an acid and base react they undergo a neutralization reaction that result in the formation of salt and water

Question 3

Acid

Answer 3

Donate a H+ (proton)
Produce H ions in water

Question 4

Base

Answer 4

Accepts H+
Produce OH ions in water

Question 5

[pH]

Answer 5

Scale helps to classify substance as acidic or basic

Question 6

How to know if pH is acidic or basic

Answer 6

0-7 - acidic
- more H ions than OH

7 - neutral (pure water)

7-14 - basic
- more OH than hydrogen ions

Question 7

What is the blood pH normal range?

Answer 7

7.35 - 7.45

Question 8

What happens if the blood pH is above 7.5

Answer 8

Alkalosis ( more OH ions)
Symptoms are dizziness and agitation
- Happens if someone is breathing too quickly at high altitude or take too many antacids

Question 9

What happens if blood pH is below 7

Answer 9

Acidosis (more H ions)
Can result from Kidney disease or severe vomiting

Question 10

What can be fatal?

Answer 10

Blood pH below 7.0 or above 7.8 can be fatal