Question

if an external stimulus is acting to increase the ph of blood (making the blood more alkaline), what chemical or ion is being generated in the bloodstream and needs to be neutralized?

• give the chemical formula and the charge if necessary.
• do not include the state (phase).

provide your answer below:

Explanation:

When the pH of blood increases (becomes more alkaline), it means there is an excess of hydroxide ions (\(OH^-\)) in the bloodstream. To neutralize this alkalinity, hydrogen ions (\(H^+\)) are needed as \(H^+ + OH^-=H_2O\).

Answer:

\(H^+\)