Biology 2.3 Vocab: Water, Acids and Bases

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Water's boiling point: 212°F or 100°C

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boiling point

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Range from 0 to 14

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pH scale

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pH < 7

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acid

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pH > 7

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base

Front

Chemical equation for photosynthesis

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ENERGY → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Front

OH⁻

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hydroxide ion

Front

Measure of solution acidity

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pH

Front

Composition is uniform throughout:

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solution

Front

Needs an acidic environment to work

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Pepsin

Front

Organ secreting a strong base into the small intestine

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pancreas