10. Acids and Bases
Gas Evolution Equations (Simplified)
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
At worst, when too much carbon dioxide is retained, a person can have respiratory acidosis. Then the person would have to expel the excess amount in any possible way to avoid complications. How does accumulating carbon dioxide cause the blood pH to decrease? Refer to the equation below.
H+ + HCO3− ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H2O + CO2
At worst, when too much carbon dioxide is retained, a person can have respiratory acidosis. Then the person would have to expel the excess amount in any possible way to avoid complications. How does accumulating carbon dioxide cause the blood pH to decrease? Refer to the equation below.
H+ + HCO3− ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H2O + CO2