Which of the Following Reactions Is Most Likely to Occur

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur if an individual was to ingest a large dose of lemon juice?

• A) There would be an increase in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid did not form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2.
• B) There would be an increase in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid did not form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.8.
• C) There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid did not form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2.
• D) There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid did not form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.8.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of the reactants and products.

K

K is the chemical symbol for potassium, an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte necessary for various bodily functions, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Acetic Acid

A weak, organic acid with the formula CH3COOH, known for its pungent smell and sour taste, and used in the production of vinegar.

Equilibrium Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products.