The LifeStraw™ Is a Portable ____________________ That Eliminates Many Bacteria

question 33

Short Answer

The LifeStraw™ is a portable ____________________ that eliminates many bacteria and viruses, making water safer to drink.

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Definitions:

pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, defined by the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.

Buffer System

A chemical system that maintains the pH of a solution by adjusting the proportion of acid and base.

Hemoglobin Buffer

A system in red blood cells that helps maintain pH balance in the blood by binding to or releasing hydrogen ions.

Bicarbonate Ions

An ion that acts as a buffer to maintain the pH level in blood and other bodily fluids.