pH is
A)equal to log 1/[H+]
B)equal to pK + log [HCO3-]/[CO₂]
C)low when acidosis exists
D)both a and b
E)all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration, which corresponds to choice A. The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, which relates pH to pK and the ratio of bicarbonate to carbon dioxide, corresponds to choice B. Acidosis is a condition where the pH is lower than normal, corresponding to choice C. Therefore, all choices are correct.

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