Changes in the dissociation reaction can affect
pH of solution
Temperature affects
dissociation of molecules in solution
decreased temperature produces
At equilibrium, the pH produced is called the
pH of neutrality
At 27C, the pH of neutrality is 7.0
Henry’s law formula
Dissolved = Solubility x Partial Pressure
Solubility
CO2 @ 37 degrees C =
0.06 mls CO2/100 mls bld/mmHg
Solubility
O2 @ 37 degrees C =
0.003 mls O2/100 mls bld/mmHg
How is CO2 moved from tissue to lungs
Dissolved
Bound to hemoglobin
As HCO3-
Haldane Effect
Represents affect of PO2 on ability of CO2 to bind to hemoglobin
Content ≈
Solubility x PP
PP ≈
Content / Solubility
Solubility is inversely proportional to
temperature
Temperature increases, then Solubility
decreases
Temperature decreases, then Solubility
increases
change the pH of blood in a “closed” system via option A=
Change CO2 content and keep temp constant
change the pH of blood in a “closed” system via option B=
Change temp and keep total CO2 content constant
change the pH of blood in a “closed” system via option C=
Change CO2 content and change temp
Option A: Increase total CO2 content by ADDING additional CO2 will cause
pCO2 will increase
pH will decrease
Option A: Decrease total CO2 content by REMOVING CO2 will cause
pCO2 will decrease
pH will increase
Option A: No change in temperature means
No change in solubility
No change in acid-base disassociation equilibriums
Option B: Increase temperature will cause
Drive acid-base disassociation equilibrium to the right
[H+] will increase
pH will decrease
Option B: Decrease temperature will cause
Drive acid-base disassociation equilibrium to the left
[H+] will decrease
pH will increase
Option B: No change in total CO2 content means
pCO2 WILL change due to change in solubility, BUT NO CORRESPONDING change in pH
Option C: Change total CO2 content will cause
pCO2 will change producing an inverse change in pH