Question 7 What are some characteristics of acids and why are they important in living systems? - Characteristics: - Sour taste - Can dissolve many metals - Can burn a hole in your rug - Can release hydrogen ions in detectable amounts - Importance - Hydrochloric acid helps digestion
Question 8 What are some characteristics of bases and why are they important in living systems? Characteristics Bitter taste Feels slippery Proton acceptors Importance Important for neutralization For the blood
Question 9 What are buffers and why are they important? Buffers Substances that help to stabilize the pH of a solution Importance It stabilizes the pH level of a solution