Physiology 2130 Chapter Notes -Methanol, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Kidney Failure

• School: Western University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: Physiology 2130
• Professor: Ingrid L.Stefanovic

Document Summary

Atom = single proton (+) and single electron (-) Acids = any molecule that will release h+ when put in a solution: ie. Hcl will dissociate (break apart) to free h+ and cl: the presence of free h+ is what makes a solution acidic. The more h+ more acidic the solution and vice versa. Strong acid will dissociated rapidly and release large amounts of h+ in solution (hcl is a strong acid) Base = any molecule that will accept a h: ie. A way of quantifying the concentration of h+ in any solution. Ph = negative logarithm (to the base 10) of the h+ concentration: because it is a negative logarithm, the more free h+, the more acidic, the lower the ph and vice versa. A solution with a ph below 7 = acidic (more free h+) A solution with a ph above 7 = alkaline/basic (less free h+)