Writing Homework Help

• Summarize that acids are compounds that release hydrogen ions (protons) when dissolved in aqueous solution.
• Discuss how bases are compounds that are proton acceptors.
• Summarize the mathematical definition of pH is the negative of the logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.
• Discuss how pH is a measure of the acidity of the solution. The lower the pH, the more acidic the solution.
• Summarize how buffers work based on the nature of weak acids and their conjugate bases that compose the buffer.
• Summarize how buffers are not just an artificial system used in the laboratory. Living systems are buffered by naturally occurring compounds.

Instructions:

Respond to the following:

Why is lactic acid not always a bad thing?

• Rubric:
• -Posts well developed answers that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the concept
• -Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion.
• -Use REFERENCES to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments
• – be 500 words minimum :
• APA writing style