Match each term with its definition or description.
-Scale that measures the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pH is the scale that measures the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.

Answer: A
 An acid solution is a solution with a pH less than 7.

Answer: B
 An alkaline solution is a solution with a pH greater than 7.

Answer: C
 A neutral solution is a solution with a pH of 7.

Answer: D
 A buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH.

Answer: K
 Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of carbon dioxide and water to bicarbonate and protons.

Answer: F
 Acidosis is a condition in which there is an excess of acid in the body.

Answer: G
 Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which the body produces too much acid or the kidneys excrete too little acid.

Answer: H
 Respiratory acidosis is a condition in which the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces.

Answer: I
 Respiratory alkalosis is a condition in which the lungs remove too much carbon dioxide from the body.

Answer: J
 Metabolic alkalosis is a condition in which the body has too much base or has lost too much acid.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description