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A Chemical which resists changes in pH.
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∙ 11y agoBuffers maintain the body at a set point. An example is the acid base buffer in your blood. Carbonate (CO3) helps keep the blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45. This works by absorbing hydrogen ions when the pH drops to 7.35 and releasing hydrogen ions when the pH rises to 7.45 (this is a simplified explanation since the chemistry is slightly more fluid and a bit more complex).
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∙ 12y agoA physiological buffer is a system that stabilizes pH by controlling the body's output of acids, bases, and carbon dioxide (mostly the respiratory and urinary system). These are not part of buffer "systems". A chemical buffer either binds or releases hydrogen ions to stabilize (raise or lower) pH. Cemical buffers act as mixtures called buffer systems.
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∙ 9y agoBuffers are a medium in which life happens. chemically they are the environment that will keep the pH of the surrounding stable with no drastic change. Enzymes, cells and other biomolecules are sensitive to pH change, hence a buffer system is needed to maintain the pH.
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∙ 16y agoA solution that resists a change in pH when small amounts of acid or alkali are added to it, or when it is diluted with water.
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∙ 9y agoA buffer is a chemical solution which keeps the PH of a solution constant
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∙ 12y agoit is a chemical solution which can resist a slight change in pH when a strong base or acid is added to a solution,,
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What is the substance that neutralizes small amounts of acid or bases added to a solution?
Acids are added to neutralize base and inverse; a buffer only stabilizes the pH.
What is a chemical compound that helps control the pH of a solution by adding or removing hydrogen ions is a(n)?
Buffer
What is chemical equation when a strong acid is added to a buffer solution containing NaF and HF?
HCl + NaF -> HF + NaCl
How does the pulmonary and renal mechanisms work together to support the chemical buffer system?
The pulmonary and renal mechanism work together to support the chemical buffer system through bringing the body into a state of homeostasis as the kidney helps to maintain the acid-base balance by excreting either an acid or an alkaline in urine or through respiration.
What is the basic function of the chemical buffer in the human body?
Chemical buffers are single or paired sets(a weak acid and its salts) of molecules that act rapidly to resist excessive shift in pH by releasing or binding hydrogen ion.
What is the chemical substance that resists change in pH?
You think to chemical buffers.
Is a chemical or combination of chemicals that keeps pH within normal range?
A buffer. just got the answer correct on a bio exam
What is the chemical of an extraction buffer?
ethyl or grain
What are the applications of buffer solution?
applications of buffer solution in following : 1. chemical factors . 2. pharmacological factors. والله اعلم بارك الله فيكم
What is a chemical bond that helps control the pH of a solution?
I suppose that you think to a buffer, not bond.
The name given to a chemical system that prevent changes in hydrogen ion concentration?
A buffer
Is sodium acetate a legal chemical?
Yes - it is often used as a buffer in Emulsion Polymerization.
What is the substance that neutralizes small amounts of acid or bases added to a solution?
Acids are added to neutralize base and inverse; a buffer only stabilizes the pH.
What are the different mechanisms that maintains the human body including chemical buffers respiratory mechanisms and renal mechanisms?
I can only tell you about chemical buffers. Chemical buffer are weak acids or bases found in cells. Their purpose is to buffer cells from the effects of rapid changes in pH level. Source: Biology (textbook)
The buffer system in blood is formed by?
The buffer system that operates in blood plasma is the bicarbonate buffering system. The chemical equation for this system is the following CO2 + H2O <--> H2CO3 <--> HCO3- + H+.
A solution that resists changes in pH when limtied amounts of acids or bases are added?
chemical buffer
What are the two major functions of loading buffer?
To prevent sudden changes in chemical compound and to stabilize
