2006-08-14 08:02:23 · 3 answers · asked by gatoradegirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
in other words, you're asking how do acids and bases change the pH of the solution! It's simple: acids are substances that release their hydrogen ion(s) while bases grab hydrogen ions to themselves. SO, adding acids will increase the H+ concentration while adding bases will decrease the H+ concetration of the solution. This would be considered a direct effect.
note: the HIGHER the H+ concentration, the LOWER the pH. Vice versa.
2006-08-14 08:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by kim t 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Acids are those which strengthen hydrogen ion concentration. consequently they are located until eventually now 7 in any pH scale. yet bases shrink hydrogen ion concentration. consequently they are located after 7 in any pH scale. Any acid or base alters hydrogen ion concentration in answer in basic terms i.e. water by way of fact water is the only conventional molecule with the unbiased pH = 7 !!!
2016-12-11 08:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read that chapter in you biology book I beat it will answer that question for you!
2006-08-14 08:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by sdarp1322 5 · 0⤊ 10⤋