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    whereby more carbonic acid is excreted and more bicarbonate is reabsorbed. The condition is treated by administering bronchodilator drugs and using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation which is also known as BIPAP or CPAP. Caution should be observed since if too rapid corrections are made it could lead to metabolic alkalemia (Kee‚ Paulanka & Polek‚

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    Reactions that occur Mixing lemon juice with baking soda gives you a chemical reaction.  The lemon juice contains citric acid.  The citric acid from the lemon juice will donate a hydrogen ion (H+) to the bicarbonate or baking soda (NaHCO3).  When the bicarbonate is mixed into solution‚ the bicarbonate acts as a base and takes the H+ ion from the citric acid to form carbonic acid (H2CO3) and carbon dioxide (CO2).  Whenever a chemical reaction produces gas‚ it will be highly favored due to its large increase

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    (acid) & retain bicarbonate (base) to help maintain pH *Renal compensation is slow 2 LET’S LOOK AT THE 4 SITUATIONS THAT CAN OCCUR ACIDOSIS *develops when: *excess accumulation of acid *decreased amount of alkali *can be respiratory or metabolic METABOLIC ACIDOSIS ABG: Low pH (below 7.35) Decreased HCO3 (below 22) PaCO2 will be normal Remember both the pH & HCO3 will be low METABOLIC ACIDOSIS *caused by too much acid in the body or loss of bicarbonate *diarrhea (loss

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    The Cause and Effects of Acid Mine Drainage INTRODUCTION Imagine going fishing on a cool Autumn day‚ the trees are all different shades of orange‚ brown and red and the birds are singing their beautiful songs‚ but their is a serious problem because when you arrive at the river all plant and animal life are gone. This is by no means a recent phenomenon. This is due to the effects of acid rock drainage (ARD). This is a problem that has been occurring since ancient times‚ but it was not until

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    Serina Pooja Sowman | Practical 7: Determination of Hardness in Water | | | | | 10/3/2012 | | Aim: To determine the different types of hardness and alkalinity found in the water by titration methods. This is used to calculate the concentrations of calcium and magnesium found in the water. Principles: The hardness of water is determined to provide a measure of the quality of water for household and industrial use. Hard water is not a health hazard. Drinking hard water

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    Data Tables: Part 1: Chemicals Well No. Observations of the Reaction A. NaHCO3 + HCl 1A Bubbles appeared for 5 seconds. Now clear in color‚ no bubbles B. HCl + BTB 2A Turned from clear to yellow C. NH3 + BTB 3A Turned from clear to dark blue D. HCl + blue dye 4A Turned from clear to green E. Blue dye + NaOCl 5A Turned from blue to light blue with the 1 drop of HCl 6A Turned from blue->light blue->yellow->light yellow->clear‚ transparent F. NaOCl + KI 7A Turned from clear to Light yellow

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    - I (Water Treatment) 1 What are the specifications of water for various industries? 2. Why does hard water consume a lot of soap? 3. What is the difference between soft and sterilized water? 4. State chemical reactions‚ which remove bicarbonate hardness and justify your answer 5. Why is NH3-NH4Cl buffer added in the determination of hardness of water? 6. Discuss which of the following substances will increase‚ decrease or have no effect on the hardness of water: Ca (OH)2‚ Mg(HCO3)2

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    14. Name the three major chemical buffer systems of the body and describe how they resist pH changes. 15. Describe the influence of the respiratory system on acid-base balance. 16. Describe how the kidneys regulate hydrogen and bicarbonate ion concentrations in the blood. 17. Distinguish between acidosis and alkalosis resulting from respiratory and metabolic factors. Describe the importance of respiratory and renal compensations to acid-base balance. Developmental Aspects

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    Investigating pH Aim: To demonstrate dissolved carbon dioxide changing the ph level of substances. Materials: * 2 beakers * 2 straws * Stop watch * Distilled water * Lime water * Litmus Paper Method: 1. Pour 100ml of Distilled water into the first beaker‚ and label said beaker. 2. Pour 100ml of Lime water into the second‚ also Label beaker. 3. Test the two liquids with litmus paper and note the ph level‚ before any carbon dioxide has been introduced. 4. Place a straw

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    Intensive and Critical Care Nursing (2008) 24‚ 28—40 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Pathophysiology of acid base balance: The theory practice relationship Sharon L. Edwards ∗ Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College‚ Chalfont Campus‚ Newland Park‚ Gorelands Lane‚ Chalfont St. Giles‚ Buckinghamshire HP8 4AD‚ United Kingdom Accepted 13 May 2007 KEYWORDS Acid base balance; Arterial blood gases; Acidosis; Alkalosis Summary There are many disorders/diseases that lead to changes in acid base balance

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