Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

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Edition 9ISBN: 0073523534

Edition 9ISBN: 0073523534

Exercise 1

Define the terms acid, base, buffer, acidosis, alkalosis, and pH.

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Answer 1

An acid is a molecule that can donate H⁺ ion and can raise the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution above that of pure water.