properties of acids & bases
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Properties of Acids & Bases. Honors Bio: 2-3 Solutions. Solutions. Solution : a mixture of two or more substances uniformly mixed together – can be PHYSICALLY separated. (often clear) Ex: plasma, air, salt water, whipped cream Solute : the substance dissolved. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Properties of Acids & Bases
Honors Bio: 2-3 Solutions
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Solution: a mixture of two or more substances uniformly mixed together – can be PHYSICALLY separated. (often clear)◦ Ex: plasma, air, salt water, whipped cream
Solute: the substance dissolved.
Solvent: The dissolving substance; usually the greater amount.
Aqueous Solution: water is the solvent.
Solutions
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The separating of a molecule into simpler molecules or ions.
In water, the force of attraction between water molecules (due to its POLARITY) or between water and other molecules is so strong that it can separate and remove atoms.
In water, this results in the formation of OH- and H+ ions (in EQUAL concentrations)
Dissociation
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DissociationA very small percentage of the H2O molecules dissociate to form H+ and OH– ions.
Most of the molecules in pure water remain intact as H2O.
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An acid is an aqueous solution that contains a greater concentration of H+ ions (compared to OH- ions).
Hydronium ions: form when free H+ ions react with other water molecules.
pH: measures the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.
Acids
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Acids taste SOUR pH <7 Litmus RED Weak acids:
◦ Acetic acid (vinegar-CH3COOH)◦ Carbonic acid (H2CO3)◦ Lactic acid
Strong acids: ◦ Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) ◦ Nitric acid (HNO3)◦ Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
Acids (cont.)
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Strong vs Weak Acids
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Weak Acids
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Biological Importance
Mostly Weak Acids Biological Importance
Carbonic Acid (H2CO3)
Lactic Acid (CH3CH(OH)COOH)
Formic Acid (HCOOH)
Hydrochloric acid (strong acid)
Sea water, human blood, soft drinks
Active muscles, milk, microorganisms
Poison in stings from ants & nettle plants.
Stomach acid
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Bases (Alkaline) An alkaline solution
contains more hydroxide (OH-) than hydrogen (H+) ions.
Bases taste BITTER
Bases feel SLIPPERY
Ph>7 / Litmus turns BLUE Ex: soap, baking soda,
bleach, ammonia, “draino”
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Acid + Base Salt + H2O Ex: HCL + NaOH NaCl + H2O
Buffer: chemical substances that neutralize small amounts of acids & bases.
Buffers keep pH constant. Buffers are composed of a weak acid + conjugate base.
Neutralization Reaction
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Proteins DENATURE when pH changes
Buffer solutions are necessary to keep the correct pH for enzymes (proteins) in many organisms to work.
Affect of pH on Proteins
Curdled Milk