Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Respiratory Alkalosis, Respiratory Acidosis, Peripheral Chemoreceptors
6 Feb 2017
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12. 4 - the hydrogen atom and hydrogen ion. Any change in the concentration of h+ will affect the activity of almost every cell. The hydrogen atom has a single proton which is positively charged and a single electron which is negatively charged. A hydrogen ion (h+) is a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron, leaving only the positively charged proton called a proton. An acid is any molecule that will release hydrogen ions when put in a solution. The more free h+, the more acidic the solution, and vice versa. A strong acid will dissociate rapidly and release large amounts of h+ in solution (hcl is a strong acid) A base is any molecule that will accept a hydrogen ion. Bases lower the concentration of free h+ in solution by combining with the h+ With less free h+, the acidity of the solution will decrease and become more basic or alkaline.
