what does the pH measure as far as biochemistry goes.
2006-10-24 07:16:55 · 7 answers · asked by karen g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It measures acidity or alkalinity. The scale is logarithmic, and runs from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 indicates a neutral solution, while lower pH is acidic and higher pH is alkaline. Because the scale is logarithmic, a pH of 5 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 6. What pH literally measures is the concentration of H+ ions in a solution. pH stands for the French "pouvoir hydrogène," meaning "hydrogen potential."
pH is important for many things in biochemistry. Certain bodily fluids have a particular pH that aids their function, like highly acidic gastric acid. At the same time, the pH of the environment can have a significant effect on life, such as the harm caused by acid rain.
2006-10-24 07:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a measure of acidity based on the activity potential of H+ ions. See the reference for all the details. This is a key factor in figuring out what happens in a chemical reaction. It is also a good measure of the state of health of certain aspects of body chemistry.
2006-10-24 07:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acidity. it's from 1-14. 7 is neutral. below 7 you have acids. above 7 you have bases. the lower the pH, the more acidic.
2006-10-24 07:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by lalalala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acid
7 is neutral ( water)
the lower the ph, the more acid
the hight the ph, the more base it is
2006-10-24 07:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by papeche 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3. hydrogen ion concentration
2016-05-22 08:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
acidity or alkalinity
2006-10-24 07:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pH=-log[H+]
2006-10-24 07:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by pixela007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋