the importance of pH in daily life are:
Are plants and animals pH sensitive?
Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
becomes difficult.
What is the pH of the soil in your backyard?
Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth.
pH in our digestive system
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
this purpose.
pH change as the cause of tooth decay
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
Bee-sting leaves an acid which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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similarly, The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
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2-Maintaining pH of water bodies, so that it does not harm aquatic plants.
3-Plants grow in neutral conditions neither acidic nor base Maintaining pH of the soil is important.
4-And toothpaste you use daily contains base, to neutralize the effect of micro-organisms in it. nad to prevent it from decaying.
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Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid. This dilute hydrochloric acid helps in digesting our food without harming the stomach. Sometime, excess of acid is produced in the stomach for various reasons such as overeating.
The excess acid in the stomach causes indigestion which produces pain and irritation. In order to cure indigestion and get rid of pain, we can take bases called antacids. Being basic in nature, antacids react with excess acid in the stomach and neutralize it.
The two common antacids used for curing indigestion due to acidity are Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) and Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
2. pH change as the cause of tooth decay:
When we eat food containing sugar, then the bacteria present in our mouth break down the sugar to form acids such as lactic acid.
Thus, acid is formed in the mouth after a sugary food has been eaten. This acid lowers the pH in the mouth making it acidic. Tooth decay starts when the pH of acid formed in the mouth falls below 5.5.
This is because then the acid becomes strong enough to attack the enamel of our teeth and corrode it. This sets in tooth decay.
3. Soil pH and plant growth:
Most of the plants grow best when the pH of the soil is close to 7. If the soil is too acidic or too basic the plants grow badly or do not grow at all. The soil may be acidic or basic naturally. The soil pH is also affected by the use of chemical fertilizers in the fields.
Most often the soil in the Fields is too acidic. If the soil is too acidic, (having low pH), then it is treated with materials like quick lime (.calcium oxide) or slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) or chalk (calcium carbonate). If the soil is too alkaline then its basicity is reduced by adding decaying organic matter which is acidic
4. pH range and survival of animals:
Our body works well within a narrow pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. If due to some reason, this pH range gets disturbed in the body of a person, then many ailments can occur. The aquatic animals (like fish) can survive in river water within a narrow range of pH.
When the pH of rain water is about 5.6, it is called acid rain. Too much acid rain can lower the pH of river water to such an extent (and make it so acidic) that the survival of aquatic animals becomes difficult. The high acidity of river water can even kill the aquatic animals (like fish).
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1.ph in our digestive system
h in our digestive system varies as it is acidic in stomach, but alkaline in intestine.
2..ph changes as the cause of tooth decay
when we eat food and do not rinse our mouth from water the food gets stuck in our teeth and the bacteria present lower the ph scale less than 5.5.when the ph scale in less than 5.5 it starts tooth decay.
3.ph value changes the soil
before sowing the seeds the field is measured by ph scale to know whether it is acidic or basic .This is generally done for better cultivation.
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1. Our body works within the pH range of 7 to 7.8. Living organisms can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
2. Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth.
3. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid but when it produces too much then it causes irritation therefore people use antacids like Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)..
4. Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5 it erodes the tooth enamel. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles.
5. Bee-sting leaves an acid which cause pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject methanoic acid causing burning pain...
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similarly,?The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
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Do you know why it is advised to clean your mouth after consuming food?
Acids are produced in the mouth due to the degradation of sugar and food particles by certain bacteria. As a result, the pH of mouth is lowered.
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale varies from 0 to 14. A pH value from 0 to 6.9 represents an acidic solution, whereas a pH value from 7.1 to 14 represents a basic solution. A pH value of 7 represents neutral solutions.
Tooth enamel, which is made of calcium phosphate, is sensitive to pH.It does not dissolve in water (neutral pH), but gets corroded when pH in the mouth is below 5.5.
Hence, tooth decay starts when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5.
Do You Know:
Toothpastes used by us for cleaning our teeth are generally basic in nature. Hence, it can neutralize excess acid present in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Let us study the role of pH in our daily life.
All living organisms are pH sensitive and can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
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Do you know why it is advised to clean your mouth after consuming food?
Acids are produced in the mouth due to the degradation of sugar and food particles by certain bacteria. As a result, the pH of mouth is lowered.
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale varies from 0 to 14. A pH value from 0 to 6.9 represents an acidic solution, whereas a pH value from 7.1 to 14 represents a basic solution. A pH value of 7 represents neutral solutions.
Tooth enamel, which is made of calcium phosphate, is sensitive to pH.It does not dissolve in water (neutral pH), but gets corroded when pH in the mouth is below 5.5.
Hence, tooth decay starts when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5.
Do You Know:
Toothpastes used by us for cleaning our teeth are generally basic in nature. Hence, it can neutralize excess acid present in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Let us study the role of pH in our daily life.
All living organisms are pH sensitive and can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
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Do you know why it is advised to clean your mouth after consuming food?
Acids are produced in the mouth due to the degradation of sugar and food particles by certain bacteria. As a result, the pH of mouth is lowered.
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale varies from 0 to 14. A pH value from 0 to 6.9 represents an acidic solution, whereas a pH value from 7.1 to 14 represents a basic solution. A pH value of 7 represents neutral solutions.
Tooth enamel, which is made of calcium phosphate, is sensitive to pH.It does not dissolve in water (neutral pH), but gets corroded when pH in the mouth is below 5.5.
Hence, tooth decay starts when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5.
Do You Know:
Toothpastes used by us for cleaning our teeth are generally basic in nature. Hence, it can neutralize excess acid present in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Let us study the role of pH in our daily life.
All living organisms are pH sensitive and can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
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Do you know why it is advised to clean your mouth after consuming food?
Acids are produced in the mouth due to the degradation of sugar and food particles by certain bacteria. As a result, the pH of mouth is lowered.
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale varies from 0 to 14. A pH value from 0 to 6.9 represents an acidic solution, whereas a pH value from 7.1 to 14 represents a basic solution. A pH value of 7 represents neutral solutions.
Tooth enamel, which is made of calcium phosphate, is sensitive to pH.It does not dissolve in water (neutral pH), but gets corroded when pH in the mouth is below 5.5.
Hence, tooth decay starts when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5.
Do You Know:
Toothpastes used by us for cleaning our teeth are generally basic in nature. Hence, it can neutralize excess acid present in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Let us study the role of pH in our daily life.
All living organisms are pH sensitive and can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
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Importance of pH in Our Daily Life
pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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Role of pH in everyday life :
pH plays a very important role in our everyday life.
1. In our digestive system : Hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any harm to the stomach. But when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigestion, pain and irritation are created in the stomach. So, in order to neutralize the effect of excess acid, a mild base called antacid is usually taken. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a mild base which is usually used as an antacid.
2. Acids cause tooth decay : When we eat sugary food, it gets degraded by bacteria present in the mouth and an acid is formed. When the pH becomes lower than 5.5, tooth enamel gets corroded. Saliva, which is slightly alkaline, produced in the mouth neutralizes some acid, but excess acid remains unaffected. The excess acid can be removed only by the use of toothpaste which is alkaline. Neem stick contains alkaline juice. So, the cleaning of tooth by Neem stick also helps to reduce tooth decay.
3. Acid is produced in fatigued muscle : As a result of physical exercise, stiffness and pain in the muscle starts due to the formation of lactic acid. The supply of oxygen in the muscle is reduced. This causes difficulty in the release of energy leading to increase in the rate of anaerobic metabolism. As a result, lactic acid gets accumulated in the muscles.
4. Some animals and plants contain acids : Honey-bee injects an acid through its stings which causes pain and irritation. Hence, a mild base like baking soda is applied to treat the wound. Similarly, nettle leaves, which have stinging hairs, when touched inject formic acid in our body. This causes a burning pain.
Note : Nettle is a stinging plant. When one accidentally touches its hairs, a painful effect is produced. As a remedy, the affected area is rubbed with the dock plant. The dock plant is alkaline which neutralizes the effect of the acid.
5. The brilliance of a tarnished copper vessel can be restored by using acid : You know, lemon juice contains an acid. In order to clean a copper vessel, we rub it with the piece of a lemon. The tarnish on the vessel is caused by the formation of a layer of basic copper oxide. Since lemon juice contains citric acid, it reacts with the copper oxide to form copper citrate and is washed away. The vessel then regains its shining appearance.
6. pH of soil : Soils are generally acidic. Plants require definite pH range for their proper growth. They do not grow in alkaline soil. Many plants do not grow properly in highly acidic or highly alkaline soil. So, highly acidic soil is treated by spreading quicklime, slaked lime or calcium carbonate to lower its acidity.
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Importance of pH in everyday life 1)pH in our digestive system Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid.This dilute hydrochloric acid helps in digesting our food without harming the stomach.Sometimes excess of acid is produced in the stomach.The excess acid in the stomach causes indigestion which produces pain and irritation.In order to cure indigestion,we can take bases called antacids.Being basic in nature,antacid react with excess acid in the stomach and neutralises it. The two common antacids are Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium Hydroxide)and Sodium Bicarbonate(Baking soda) 2)pH change as the cause of tooth decay When we eat food containing sugar,then the bacteria present in our mouth break down the sugar to form acids.This acid lowers the pH in the mouth.Tooth decay starts when the pH of acid formed in the mouth falls below 5.5.This is because then the acid becomes strong enough to attack the enamel of our teeth and corrode it.This sets in tooth decay.The best way to prevent tooth decay is to clean the mouth thoroughly after eating food. 3)Plants and animals are sensitive to pH change Soil pH and plant growth:Most of the plants grow best when the pH of the soil is close to 7.If the soil is too acidic or basic,the plants grow badly or do not grow at all.The soil pH is also affected by the use of chemical fertilisers in the field.Chemicals can be added to soil to adjust its pH and make it suitable for growing plants. If the soil is too acidic then it is treated with materials like quicklime or slaked lime.If the soil is too alkaline then alkalinity can be reduced by adding decaying organic matter. 4)Self Defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare Many animals and plants protect themselves from enemies by injecting painful and irritating acids and bases into their skin. 1)When honey bee stings a person,it injects an acidic liquid into the skin.Rubbing with mild base like baking soda solution on the stung area of the skin gives relief. 2)When a wasp stings,it injects an alkaline liquid into the skin.Then rubbing with a mild acid like vinegar on the stung area of the skin gives relief.
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- Our body needs an appropriate pH to function properly.
- The optimum pH of our body slightly alkaline. It is around 7.35-7.45
- Hydrochloric acid produced in stomach helps in digestion of the food.However, excess of acid causes acidity or indigestion.
- The pH of mouth should be slightly alkaline to avoid tooth decay. If pH below 5.5, acid produced in mouth corrodes calcium phosphate present in tooth enamel and thu,tooth decay.
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Most life processes can occur within a narrow range of PH. For example, the PH of blood is tightly regulated in the range of 7.2 to 7.4. Similarly, the PH value of the soil is of great importance in agriculture. Most food crops grow best at a PH of 7-7.8. The growth of plants suffers when the PH value is outside this range. The PH of soil is usually tightly regulated by the microflora present in the ground. However, excessive use of ammonia-based fertilisers can make the soil acidic.
Have you heard of acid rain? The atmosphere contains gasses like nitrous oxide and sulphur oxide. When these dissolve in rain, they produce nitric and sulphuric acid. If the concentration of these acids in high in rainwater, it can lower the PH value. Acid rain has a value of less than 5.6 on the PH scale. ?Acid rain is another cause of the increase in soil acidity.
The PH scale plays a critical role in the human body. Different parts of the human body have different PH. The mouth has a slightly alkaline PH while the stomach has a very acidic PH. The skin has a slightly acidic PH, and the PH in the Vagina is again very acidic. Why is this so?
The saliva in the oral cavity makes the PH of the mouth alkaline. The alkaline PH facilitates the action of salivary enzymes. It also prevents tooth decay. Why do we wash our mouth after eating anything? The sugars present in the food can ferment to produce acid. This acid can damage the enamel of the teeth, thus causing tooth decay.
The PH of the stomach is between 1.3 -2. The glands in the stomach secrete a hydrochloric acid that makes the PH of the stomach acidic. The acidic PH serves two functions- it kills any microorganisms, and it facilitates the action of enzymes like trypsin.
Similarly, the acidic PH of the skin and vagina prevent colonisation by bacteria, thus serving as a natural defence against infection.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
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pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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The pH of the rain water could also be measured and it is experimentally found that most of the rainfall for the first 10 -15 minutes is acidic in nature. If the value of the pH is found to be less than the value 5.6 then the rain is thought to be acidic. Acidic rains is highly damaging in nature.
The acidic rain effect is evident for architectural marvel of the world the Taj Mahal. The main cause of this is the Mathura Oil refinery and many of the factories that has come up in the vicinity of Taj.The air in the surrounding areas are polluted and are filled with gaseous particles responsible for such type of rain. This type of rain could cause damage to the crops as well and change the pH of crop field soil profile.
Even in our digestive system, particularly the stomach, contains digestive juices or acids that help in the process of digestion and since the process of digestion is very important one the pH plays a big role in maintaining the neutral atmosphere of the stomach.
During this process of digestion a lot of acids are also secreted in the stomach. These acids if not neurtralised on time could damage the inner linings of the stomach and food pipe as well.
To neutralize the acids that are produced, some bases needs to be added. These bases are taken externally in the form of tablets and syrups which are basically nothing but diluted form alkaline suspension like milk of magnesia.
So, the importance of pH in everyday life is immense. The presence of pH in mouth is also important. This pH value is roughly around 5.5. Once the food is taken in and pushed through food pipe there are still some particles of food remaining in the mouth cavity.
The bacteria present in the mouth starts breaking down these food particles and while doing so produce acids which usually damage the teeth or trigger the teeth decay teeth.The human teeth are made up of a material that is the hardest in nature, and is not corroded by any substance. But when these teeth are exposed to the acids generated by the bacteria they are prone to tooth decay.
This can be prevented if one is a bit careful. Wash and rinse mouth thoroughly after taking food. Mouth wash could also be used. The teeth can be brushed twice a day and this helps a lot in preventing the tooth decay. In order to neutralise the effect of mouth cavity acid build up the tooth pastes are found to be basic in nature.
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2.if our ph of our mouth goes below 5.5 tooth decay take place due to the bacteria for we use toothpate which is alkalne in nature &helps in avoiding tooth decay.
3.due to acidity we take mild base known as (milk of magnesia) magnesium hydroxide,mg(oh)2 ,this acidity occurs due to the producing of grastic juice by stomach while digestion take place in our body & it has ph value 1.
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Do you know why it is advised to clean your mouth after consuming food?
Acids are produced in the mouth due to the degradation of sugar and food particles by certain bacteria. As a result, the pH of mouth is lowered.
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale varies from 0 to 14. A pH value from 0 to 6.9 represents an acidic solution, whereas a pH value from 7.1 to 14 represents a basic solution. A pH value of 7 represents neutral solutions.
Tooth enamel, which is made of calcium phosphate, is sensitive to pH.It does not dissolve in water (neutral pH), but gets corroded when pH in the mouth is below 5.5.
Hence, tooth decay starts when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5.
Do You Know:
Toothpastes used by us for cleaning our teeth are generally basic in nature. Hence, it can neutralize excess acid present in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Let us study the role of pH in our daily life.
All living organisms are pH sensitive and can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
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Plants and animals are pH sensitive
Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. When the pH of rainwater than 5.6 it is called acid rain. When this water flows into the river, it harms the aquatic life.
Similarly, it increases the pH scale of soil, which also harms terrestrial organisms.
pH in our digestive system
Our stomach produces HCl which helps in digestion. During ingestion, the quantity of acid produced inceases which causes pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called antacids which neutralise the excess acid.
example; milk of magnesia
pH change as the cause of tooth decay
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. tooth enamel mde up of calcium carbonate gets corroded when pH reduces to 5.5. Bacteria present in mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth.
Self Defence by animals and plants through chemical welfare
Bee stings leave an acid which causes pain and irritation. Use of mild base like baking soda on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject METHANOL ACID causing burning pain.
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2)pH change as the cause of tooth decay When we eat food containing sugar,then the bacteria present in our mouth break down the sugar to form acids.This acid lowers the pH in the mouth.Tooth decay starts when the pH of acid formed in the mouth falls below 5.5.This is because then the acid becomes strong enough to attack the enamel of our teeth and corrode it.This sets in tooth decay.The best way to prevent tooth decay is to clean the mouth thoroughly after eating food.
3)Plants and animals are sensitive to pH change Soil pH and plant growth:Most of the plants grow best when the pH of the soil is close to 7.If the soil is too acidic or basic,the plants grow badly or do not grow at all.The soil pH is also affected by the use of chemical fertilisers in the field.Chemicals can be added to soil to adjust its pH and make it suitable for growing plants. If the soil is too acidic then it is treated with materials like quicklime or slaked lime.If the soil is too alkaline then alkalinity can be reduced by adding decaying organic matter.
4)Self Defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare Many animals and plants protect themselves from enemies by injecting painful and irritating acids and bases into their skin.
1)When honey bee stings a person,it injects an acidic liquid into the skin.Rubbing with mild base like baking soda solution on the stung area of the skin gives relief. 2)When a wasp stings,it injects an alkaline liquid into the skin.Then rubbing with a mild acid like vinegar on the stung area of the skin gives relief.
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pH plays a very important role in our everyday life.
1. In our digestive system : Hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any harm to the stomach. But when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigestion, pain and irritation are created in the stomach. So, in order to neutralize the effect of excess acid, a mild base called antacid is usually taken. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a mild base which is usually used as an antacid.
2. Acids cause tooth decay : When we eat sugary food, it gets degraded by bacteria present in the mouth and an acid is formed. When the pH becomes lower than 5.5, tooth enamel gets corroded. Saliva, which is slightly alkaline, produced in the mouth neutralizes some acid, but excess acid remains unaffected. The excess acid can be removed only by the use of toothpaste which is alkaline. Neem stick contains alkaline juice. So, the cleaning of tooth by Neem stick also helps to reduce tooth decay.
3. Acid is produced in fatigued muscle : As a result of physical exercise, stiffness and pain in the muscle starts due to the formation of lactic acid. The supply of oxygen in the muscle is reduced. This causes difficulty in the release of energy leading to increase in the rate of anaerobic metabolism. As a result, lactic acid gets accumulated in the muscles.
4. Some animals and plants contain acids : Honey-bee injects an acid through its stings which causes pain and irritation. Hence, a mild base like baking soda is applied to treat the wound. Similarly, nettle leaves, which have stinging hairs, when touched inject formic acid in our body. This causes a burning pain.
Note : Nettle is a stinging plant. When one accidentally touches its hairs, a painful effect is produced. As a remedy, the affected area is rubbed with the dock plant. The dock plant is alkaline which neutralizes the effect of the acid.
5. The brilliance of a tarnished copper vessel can be restored by using acid : You know, lemon juice contains an acid. In order to clean a copper vessel, we rub it with the piece of a lemon. The tarnish on the vessel is caused by the formation of a layer of basic copper oxide. Since lemon juice contains citric acid, it reacts with the copper oxide to form copper citrate and is washed away. The vessel then regains its shining appearance.
6. pH of soil : Soils are generally acidic. Plants require definite pH range for their proper growth. They do not grow in alkaline soil. Many plants do not grow properly in highly acidic or highly alkaline soil. So, highly acidic soil is treated by spreading quicklime, slaked lime or calcium carbonate to lower its acidity.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
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Plants and animals are sensitive to ph. Our body works within the ph range of 7-7.8. Plants also require a specific ph value for thier healthy growth. Whwn the ph of rainwater is less than 5.6 it is called acid rain and survival of aquatic life in rivers becomes difficult.
*Importance of ph in our digestive system
In our stomach, gastric glands produces gastric juice which contains HCl. HCl helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach. During indigestion, excess of the acid is produced causing acidity. To nuetralize the excess acid antacids such as milk of magnesia, milk or baking soda can be used.
*Tooth decay
Tooth decay happens when the ph of mouth is less than 5.5. Our tooth enamel is made up of calcium phosphate which is the hardest substance in our body. It does not dissolve in water but corrodes if ph of mouth is less than 5.5. Bacteria in our mouth produces acid. To nueralize this acid after every meal we brush out teeth with toothpaste which is basic in nature.
*Bee-sting
Bee-sting leaves an acid injected in our body causing burning pain and irritation. Applying a mild base such as baking soda on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves methanoic acid injected in our body causing burning pain.
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farmers have to use soil of appropriate ph .it should not be more acidic or more alkaline .
even our body works within a proper ph range
bee stings release methanoic acid or formic acid and it causes pain and irritation which can be neutralized by applying baking soda which is basic in nature
nettle leaves also possess acids for self defence which cause pain and irritation when touched
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1) pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
pH is very important in our digestion process in our stomach hydrochloric acid is released in form of pH 1.4 to complete the digestion process if this acid is released in excess amount in our stomach than this could cause acidity so to prevent acidity we use mid base like MILK OF MAGNESIA or ANTAACID TABLETS this base would react with acid and make the ph neutral or almost near to 7
2) pH IN TOOTH DECAY
When we eat sweet food the bacteria present in our mouth breaks the sugar and make it acidic so if the pH of our mouth is less than 7 i.e 5.6 then this could cause tooth deacy to prevent this tooth decay we use toothpaste which is basic in nature to reduce the pH of our moth and bring it above 7
I HOPE THIS ANSWER WAS HELPFUL
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It is very usefull in our daily life. It actually tells that whether the substance is having acidic medium or basic medium. FOR EXAMPLE:
?It determines if the teeth is getting decayed due to acidic medium in mouth. Our teeth has a PH of nearly 5.5-6.5 before and after meal.
?It also determines our stomach's PH. Basically, our stomach consists of HCL having low PH. [When we get acidity, the acid in our stomach becomes more acidic or the PH in our stomach decreases due to which we eat a base commonly known as antacid.]
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When an honeybee stings..it injects acid in our skin which creayes a sense if ittitation..therefore mild acids like baking soda r used to neutralise this ..n this also cteates asense of relief
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1)pH in our digestive systemOur stomach produces hydrochloric acid.This dilute hydrochloric acid helps in digesting our food without harming the stomach.Sometimes excess of acid is produced in the stomach.The excess acid in the stomach causes indigestion which produces?pain?and?
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
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lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
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becomes difficult.
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pH in our digestive system:
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It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
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acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
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During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
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pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
?
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
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beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
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Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
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this purpose.
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pH in our tooth!
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Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
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enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
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body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
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mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
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degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
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eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
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food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
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can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
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Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
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Bee-sting leaves an acid
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which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
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on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
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methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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1. The pH of HCl acid in our stomach helps in the digestion of food.
2. The pH in water which is nutrule, in the pH(Ness) makes the water suitable for our drinking.
3. The pH(Ness) of soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc. helps in cleaning the body, clothes, teeths etc.
4. The pH level in our food makes the food tastey and delicious.
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HOPE THIS MAY HELP YOU!!
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
?
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
?
becomes difficult.
?
pH in our digestive system:
?
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
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acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
?
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
?
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
?
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
?
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
?
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
?
this purpose.
?
pH in our tooth!
?
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
?
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
?
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
?
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
?
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
?
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
?
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
?
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
?
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
?
?
Bee-sting leaves an acid
?
which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
?
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
?
methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
?
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
?
becomes difficult.
?
pH in our digestive system:
?
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
?
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
?
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
?
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
?
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
?
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
?
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
?
this purpose.
?
pH in our tooth!
?
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
?
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
?
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
?
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
?
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
?
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
?
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
?
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
?
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
?
?
Bee-sting leaves an acid
?
which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
?
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
?
methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
?
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
?
becomes difficult.
?
pH in our digestive system:
?
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
?
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
?
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
?
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
?
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
?
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
?
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
?
this purpose.
?
pH in our tooth!
?
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
?
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
?
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
?
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
?
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
?
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
?
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
?
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
?
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
?
?
Bee-sting leaves an acid
?
which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
?
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
?
methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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2. While chewing bacterias in our mouth starts breakingdown of suger which produces acids . To neutralize it one should brush with tooth paste . Tooth paste is alkaline in natur which neutralizes acids in it
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1.ph in our digestive system
Our stomach release hcl acid when excess acid is released in stomach then we take anta acid which is basic in nature and neturalise it and we get relief
2.ph in soil
A normal ph value give suitabe fertility of soil to growth of plant
3.ph change cause tooth decay
The bacteria present in our mouth break down the sugar to form acid then tooth decay start and teeth start to fall below ph 5.5
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pH is important in many ways in digestion process it must be slightly acidic media . and our body works within the narrow range of pH within the range of 6.8 to 7.5 . it is also plays as the important role in maintaining the proper functioning of the teeth and enzymes .
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similarly, The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
?
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
?
becomes difficult.
?
pH in our digestive system:
?
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
?
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
?
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
?
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
?
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
?
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
?
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
?
this purpose.
?
pH in our tooth!
?
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
?
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
?
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
?
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
?
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
?
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
?
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
?
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
?
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
?
?
Bee-sting leaves an acid
?
which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
?
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
?
methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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pH AND PLANTS
Plants require a specific pH of the soil for their proper growth. Plants cannot grow in too alkaline or too acidic soils. Therefore, for proper cultivation of crops it is important to have knowledge of the pH of the soil. If the soil is too acidic then its pH can be raised by adding lime (or slaked lime) which neutralizes the excess acid in the soil.
Similarly, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH can be lowered by adding gypsum or some other substance which can neutralize the excess alkali present in the soil.
pH IN OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The medium in our stomach is highly acidic and has pH around 1.2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. Sometimes the stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid. Excess acid in the stomach causes pain and irritation. It can also cause ulcers in the digestive system. The condition of excess acid in the stomach is referred to as hyperacidity. In order to treat hyperacidity, a patient is advised to take antacid tablets or antacid suspensions. The antacid preparations contain some mild base such as magnesium hydroxide as the active component which neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach and thus controls the pH in the stomach.
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl à MgCl2 + 2H2O
pH AND TOOTH DECAY
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It is made up of calcium tetraoxophosphate(V). It does not dissolve in water and mildly acidic solutions. However, it gets corroded slowly when pH in the mouth is below 5.5. When we eat food, some food particles remain sticking to the teeth. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acid by the degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. This results in lowe1ing of pH in the mouth which promotes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay avoid eating sugary foods. The mouth should be cleaned after eating food. Cleaning the teeth using toothpastes also helps in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes are generally basic, therefore, they neutralize the excess acid in the mouth and thus prevent tooth decay.
The knowledge of pH also helps us in maintaining the proper acidity in many products such as shampoos, medicines, etc. pH of rain water can be used to detect the extent of certain pollutant gases in the atmosphere
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1. in our digestive system : hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any harm to the stomach.
but when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigetion, ;pain and irritaton are created in the stomach.
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1. in our digestive system Hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any hard to the stomach.But when the amount of the acid gose beyond a certain limit deu to the indigestion, pain and irritation are created in the stomach .
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1. In our digestive system :
Hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any harm to the stomach. But when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigestion, pain and irritation are created in the stomach.
2. In our mouth:
Our teeth are basic in nature composed of calcium phosphate. When we eat food and do not properly wash mouth, then the plague stucked becomes acidic as a result of decline in the pH hence causing tooth decay.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
becomes difficult.
pH in our digestive system:
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
this purpose.
pH in our tooth!
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating
food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth
can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
Self defence by animals and plants through chemical warfare
Bee-sting leaves an acid
which causes pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda
on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject
methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers becomes difficult.
pH in our digestive system:
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for this purpose.
pH in our tooth!
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after
eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth after eating food. Using toothpastes, which are generally basic, for cleaning the teeth can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
Hope this is helpful ??
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Less than 7 in pH is a acid. While more than 7 in pH is a base.
pH helps us understand that how strong acid or base is. If we touch a strong acid or base it can burn our hands.
If we know pH then we can also perform several lab activity with accordingly.
Hope it helps
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(1), pH that is present in our digestive track to control the HCl secrected by stomach.
(2),pH changes the formation of tooth decay when the pH falls below 5.5 then the acid hits the surface of enamel and the decay started
(3), self defence by animals and plants through chemical welfare.
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(2)the pH changes in mouth can become a cause of tooth decay
(3) the growth of plants and survival of animals also depends on the proper maintenance of pH
(4)many animals (like insects),and some plants make use of acidic and basic liquids for self defence purposes...
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HERE IS YOUR ANSWER..........
pH plays a very important role in our everyday life. 1. In our digestive system :Hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food without causing any harm to the stomach. But when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigestion, pain and irritation are created in the stomach.
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Soil?pH?and plant growth: Most of the plants grow best when the?pH?of the soil is close to 7. ... Chemicals can be added to soil to adjust its?pH?and make it suitable for growing plants. If the soil is too acidic then it is treated with materials like quicklime or slaked lime.
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1.in our digestive system: hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach helps the digestion of food with out causing any harm to the stomach.But when the amount of the acid goes beyond a certain limit due to indigestion,pain and irritation are creat in the stomach.
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Tooth decay start when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth enamel is made up of calcium phosphate which is the hardest substance in the body it does not dissolve in water but is coated with a PH in the mouth below 5.5.
Bee sting leaves an acid which causes pain and irritation use of a mild base like baking soda on the sitting area gives relief and also nettle leaves inject methanoic acid causing burning pain.
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And also pH= log[1/H] to the base 10.
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1.pH og gastric juices in the stomach is important in the process of digestion.
2.The pH changes in mouth can become a cause of tooth decay.
3.The growth of plants and survival of animals also depends on the proper maintenance of pH.
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1.pH of gastric juices in the stomach is important in the process of digestion.
2.The pH changes in mouth can become a cause of tooth decay.
3.The growth of plants and survival of animals also depends on the proper maintenance of pH.
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1. Our body works within the pH range of 7 to 7.8. Living organisms can survive only in a narrow range of pH.
2. Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth.
3. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid but when it produces too much then it causes irritation therefore people use antacids like Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)..
4. Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5 it erodes the tooth enamel. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles.
5. Bee-sting leaves an acid which cause pain and irritation. Use of a mild base like baking soda on the stung area gives relief. Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject methanoic acid causing burning pain...
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU....
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Organisms require a specific pH for their ideal growth and development. In the human body, all the physiological reactions take place in the pH of 7-7.8. The existence of aquatic plants, animals and microbes is at risk when acid rains mix with natural water bodies.
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Organisms require a specific pH for their ideal growth and development. In the human body, all the physiological reactions take place in the pH of 7-7.8. The existence of aquatic plants, animals and microbes is at risk when acid rains mix with natural water bodies.
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Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can
survive only in a narrow range of pH change. When pH of rain water is
less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. When acid rain flows into the rivers, it
lowers the pH of the river water. The survival of aquatic life in such rivers
becomes difficult.
pH in our digestive system:
It is very interesting to note that our stomach produces hydrochloric
acid. It helps in the digestion of food without harming the stomach.
During indigestion the stomach produces too much acid and this causes
pain and irritation. To get rid of this pain, people use bases called
antacids. One such remedy must have been suggested by you at the
beginning of this Chapter. These antacids neutralise the excess acid.
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia), a mild base, is often used for
this purpose.
pH in our tooth!
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth
enamel, made up of calcium phosphate is the hardest substance in the
body. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the
mouth is below 5.5