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Review Sheet
Exercise 10
Acid/Base Balance

NAME


1. Match each of the definitions in Column A with the appropriate description in Column B.

Column A Column B
F 1. pH

E 2. acid

D 3. base

A 4. acidosis

B 5. alkalosis

C 6. carbon dioxide a. condition in which the human body’s pH levels fall below 7.35

b. condition in which the human body’s pH levels rise above 7.45

c. mixes with water in the blood to form carbonic acid

d. substance that binds to H+ in solution

e. substance that releases H+ in solution

f. term used to denote hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids


2. What is the normal range of pH levels of blood and tissue fluids in the human body?
7.35 to 7.45

3. What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?
Strong acids release H+ more than weak acids

4. What is the difference between a strong base and a weak base?
Strong bases raise pH more than......

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