Why This Matters for Nursing: Understanding reactions and pH is essential for interpreting blood gases, understanding medication interactions, and recognizing acid-base imbalances that can be life-threatening.
A chemical reaction occurs when substances interact to form new substances with different properties.
General form: Reactants → Products
pH Scale: "pH = Power of Hydrogen" - Low pH = ACIDIC (more H⁺) - High pH = BASIC (less H⁺) - pH 7 = NEUTRAL
Blood pH: 7.35-7.45 (slightly basic) "Basic blood keeps you alive"
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