Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids & Bases

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Pre-Lab Questions:

”1. How can eating a high-salt diet increase blood pressure?”

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”2. Research the following disorders and write a definition for each: ”

”a. Acidemia: ” Click here to enter text.

”b. Alkalemia: ” Click here to enter text.

”c. Acidosis: ” Click here to enter text.

”d. Alkalosis: ” Click here to enter text.

”3. Name three ways the body regulates the pH of blood. ”

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Experiment 1: Breathing and Acid-Base Balance

Table 1: Color Change of Sodium Bicarbonate Solution With and Without the Addition of CO2
BeakerStarting ColorFinal ColorTime to Change to Final Color
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Post-Lab Questions

”1. Was the time required to change the solution different for the two beakers? Why or why not? ”

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Experiment 2: Urine pH

Test Results:

”Leukocytes: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Nitrate: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Urobilinogen: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Protein: ”  Click here to enter text.

”pH: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Blood: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Specific Gravity: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Ketone: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Bilirubin: ”  Click here to enter text.

”Glucose: ”  Click here to enter text.

Post-Lab Questions

”1. What was the pH of the urine? Is this normal? ”

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”2. Describe two factors that can affect urine pH. ”

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